Creme de Bergamote (Bergamot)

Wine information: Gilbert Miclo founded the Miclo Distillery in 1965 in Alsace. He had succeeded his father as head of the family company in 1962, but in those days they were only traders of wine, eaux de vie and beers. The decision was taken to produce their own fruit brandies, and to concentrate on only products of the very finest quality. The company immediately became well-known and by 1972 Miclo had 50 agents selling its products throughout France. Miclo also caught the attention of master patissiers - who wanted the purest fruit brandy for flavouring their fine pastries and desserts. In 1977, a new distillery was built housing four stills and 36 new Inox stainless-steel tanks for macerating the fruit and ageing the brandies. In 1982 Gilbert Miclo opened a distillery in Moorea (French Polynesia) to produce exotic fruit brandies and liqueurs. In 1985 Miclo purchased an additional distillery in Alsace, and expanded its product offering even further. Today the distillery uses more than 2,000 tonnes of fresh fruit each year, and is still a frequent prize winner. Miclo Creme de Bergamote is made from the Bergamot fruit. It is a citrus fruit the size of an orange, with a yellow colour similar to a lemon. The distinctive aroma of the bergamot is most commonly known for its use in Earl Grey tea. The essential oils used to make this liqueur are extracted from the skin of the fruit. Try it as a replacement for creme de cassis for a new take on a Kir. It can also be used to flavour desserts such as fruit salads or sorbets.

This is not a stock item but we should be able to get it in stock within 4-5 working days. Please phone 01329 822733 for any further information.

 
   

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