Traditional Liqueurs
Grand-Olan
Grand-Olan
At the beginning of the 19th century, Charles Meunier, founder of the Meunier Distillery, received a mysterious elixir recipe from the Carthusian Dom Emmanuel Nivière in thanks for having hosted monks chased from their monastery after the French Revolution. Distilled from 23 plants, this elixir, with its composition still unchanged, took the name "Liqueur du Grand-Olan" a few years later, in reference to this summit of the Ecrins massif, in the Alps, where some of the plants present in the recipe grow. The powerful aromas of Grand-Olan and its unique history make it a reference in the world of high-quality herbal liqueurs.
Bottled at 50% vol.
Natural colour.
Grand-Olan is a particularly long and complex liqueur to craft. It is in fact produced by an blend of numerous macerations of plants which are subsequently distilled in a still, according to a very precise sequence. Its natural colouring comes from a cold infusion of aromatic plants, which give the liqueur its sublime, brilliant amber color.
Tasting Notes
Bright and amber colour.
Powerful and frank evoking an aromatic bouquet composed of plants, herbs and spices.
Round and ample, dominated by herbaceous aromas subsequently letting warm peppery and spicy notes express themselves. Long and particularly persistent finish.
Perfect Serve
In an “old-fashioned” style glass filled with ice, pour 4 cl of Grand-Olan, then stir to slightly dilute the liqueur. Add an orange zest for more freshness.
In a digestive glass or a simple wine glass, Grand-Olan can be enjoyed at room temperature or slightly chilled, at the serving temperature of a white wine for example. When served very chilled, some of the herbaceous and spicy aromas of Grand-Olan will tend to fade slightly.
Its natural flavours of plants and spices, its controlled sweetness and its great aromatic persistence make Grand-Olan a particularly versatile liqueur, which will find its place in many cocktails.
Perfect Serve
In an “old-fashioned” style glass filled with ice, pour 4 cl of Grand-Olan, then stir to slightly dilute the liqueur. Add an orange zest for more freshness.
In a digestive glass or a simple wine glass, Grand-Olan can be enjoyed at room temperature or slightly chilled, at the serving temperature of a white wine for example. When served very chilled, some of the herbaceous and spicy aromas of Grand-Olan will tend to fade slightly.
Its natural flavours of plants and spices, its controlled sweetness and its great aromatic persistence make Grand-Olan a particularly versatile liqueur, which will find its place in many cocktails.
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