Best known for its portfolio of artisanal French spirits, distributed in 38 states, Heavenly Spirits has long provided a range of unique products that have become backbar mainstays.
Now, it is helping bartenders take their cocktails up a notch with new natural liqueurs from top producers in France. Owned by husband-and-wife team Christine and Dan Cooney, Heavenly Spirits has been the leading importer of Armagnac in the United States since 2009, and the company continues to expand the products it brings into the country.
Grapefruit, pear, and vanilla are just of a few of the delicious natural flavors imported from France in spirit form by Heavenly Spirits. We caught up with Heavenly’s owners, Dan and Christine Cooney, recently to ask them about these trending flavors and about Heavenly Spirits liqueur collection newcomers, Noces Royales pear liqueur from Spiritique and Pamplemousse liqueur from Jules Theuriet and their Arvani Vanilla Armagnac Liqueur. Here is what they had to say:
What can you tell our readers about these spirit flavors you import?
Dan: Well first, the Noces Royales pear liqueur from Spiritique, and the Pamplemousse liqueur from Jules Theuriet are both very new to our portfolio and we are thrilled to add them to the Heavenly Spirits family. Our vanilla liqueur, Artez Arvani was created under our direction a few years ago. It is made with 100% Madagascar-grown vanilla beans, steeped in Blanche Armagnac and it is a wonderful spirit to have behind the bar for all your vanilla cocktail needs.
Talk to us more about the Noce Royales; what makes this spirit stand out?
Christine: In Versailles’s glory days, pears were Louis XIV’s favorite fruit. As they were gifted to aristocrats and special guests, receiving the fruit was considered an honor.
The name, “NOCES ROYALES” translates to “royal wedding.” This French liqueur, noble and delicate, displays a brilliant alliance of natural pear taste, entwined with a Cognac body.
The nose is intense and vivid. It has aromas of freshly picked, ripe Williams Pears, floral overtones with nuances of lemony rose, and a hint of spice, along with notes of fresh apricot and almond. Bottled at 30% ABV, the palate is well-rounded with perfect balance between sweetness, and acidity. Lively freshness gives way to a mouth-zing of Williams pears.
Do you have recommendations on how bartenders can best serve this pear liqueur?
Christine: It’s great as a liqueur served neat after-dinner, or on the rocks, or with Champagne as a variation to the Kir Royale. It can also be used in a range of more elaborate cocktails.
The Pear-Eye
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Noces Royales
- 1 oz. Furthur Rye Whisky
- ½ oz. Guerin Dry White Vermouth
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
Preparation: Stir and serve in a rocks glass over one large ice cube. Garnish with an orange twist.
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Source: Mixology News
