Giffard
Giffard
AboutGiffard
Giffard began in 1885 when Angers pharmacist Émile Giffard developed a clear mint liqueur for guests at the neighbouring Grand Hôtel. He converted his pharmacy into a distillery and named the liqueur Menthe-Pastille after the mint sweets then in fashion.
Fruit and plants remain at the heart of its liqueurs and syrups, chosen for their aromas. Based in Avrillé since 1972, the house continues Anjou’s tradition of liqueur making.
Giffard Cognac & Caramel Liqueur
French Liqueur
Warm, intense butter notes lead the aroma. The palate balances dried fruit and oak-aged spirit spice with rounded cooked-sugar richness, keeping the sweetness anchored by the drier fruit and savoury warmth. Its smooth, generous profile can be served neat, poured over ice, used to deepen a cocktail, or added sparingly to vanilla ice cream for a richer finish.
Giffard Guignolet d’Angers Cherry Liqueur
French Liqueur
Fresh sour cherry leads the aroma, joined by the fuller fragrance of darker, sweeter fruit. The palate is gently sweet and brightly defined, balancing ripe cherry richness with the natural acidity of Morello and Montmorency cherries. A smooth texture carries the fruit through a clean, lively finish without becoming heavy. Serve very well chilled, pour over ice, or lengthen with tonic for a simple aperitif that keeps the cherry character clear.
Giffard Coffee Liqueur
French Liqueur
Roasted coffee beans define the aroma with a deep, freshly ground character. The palate opens soft and gently sweet before the roast intensifies, bringing espresso-like depth without losing balance. Vanilla rounds the middle, while a note of toasted hazelnut gives the finish warmth and length. Pour over crushed ice, use in an Espresso Martini, or add a measured amount to chocolate or coffee desserts where its clear roasted profile can carry through.
Giffard Crème de Pêche Liqueur
French Liqueur
Fresh peach aromas open with the scent of ripe, just-picked fruit. The palate is lively and generously fruity, moving between juicy peach and a softer stewed-fruit richness while retaining enough brightness to stay composed. A smooth, rounded texture carries the fruit through a clean and fragrant finish. Pour over ice, lengthen with sparkling wine, or use in a Bellini and other cocktails that benefit from a clear, natural peach character.
Giffard Ginger of the Indies Liqueur
French Liqueur
Fresh ginger leads with an immediate peppery warmth, balanced by orange blossom and a light vanilla softness. Coriander adds an aromatic, gently savoury edge, while lime cordial keeps the palate bright and lively. Sweetness arrives first, then gives way to a clean surge of ginger spice that builds without becoming heavy. The finish is floral, citrus-edged and warming. Serve over ice, lengthen with soda, or use to add focused ginger heat and lift to a Daiquiri or highball.
Giffard Crème de Violette
French Liqueur
A bright purple colour with light garnet hues introduces a distinctly floral profile. The aroma recalls spring flowers, including rose, while the palate is highly aromatic and smooth. Made from natural flower aromas, the liqueur stays focused on fragrance and texture. Its character is direct: bright in appearance, floral on the nose, and smooth and aromatic on the palate.