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Ten barrels/year of XO alambic brandy, hand-distilled on our antique cognac still from twelve differentpremium wine-grape sources, cellared in Limousin oak The wine used for distillation is of unusual quality: premium varietals, notably Pinot Noir Using such high-quality wine gives the XO a distinctively soft richness of flavor and a wonderfully long and complex finish Liquor Brandies Domestic

Robert Cooper is a third generation distiller, entrepreneur and creator of liquor brands - best known for building/creating Chambord Raspberry LiqueurRob has been working on creating a high quality elderflower liqueur since 2002 when he realised what an important cocktail ingredient the non-alcoholic elderflower cordials were becoming in London Handpicked small white blossoms from the French Alps where elder bushes grow abundantly were preferred for the maceration Hungarian and Romanian gypsies trawl the mountain-sides to handpick the small white blossoms St Germains packaging reflects the artisan nature of its production The shapely eight-sided bottle was created as a tribute to the vibrant art deco period in St Germain Each is finished with a heavy stopper and individually numbered and marked with the vintage yearWhy the name? On his frequent trips to the Alps and distillery while developing the liqueur, Rob Cooper would fly in and out of Paris On the way he fell in love with Saint-Germain-des- Pres and its cafesAlochol: 20% Liquor CORDIALS & LIQUERS IMPORTED