Bonal Gentiane Quina 0,75L 16%

Dubonnet Rouge Aperitif 0.75L 14.8% This wine aperitif from France, sold since 1846, is based on wines that are mixed with herbs and various spices and stimulates gastric juices. The cinchona bark also gives Dubonnet Rouge Aperitif an elegant bitter note. Dubonnet Rouge is stored for 2 years before it is bottled. Dubonnet Rouge Aperitif is excellent to drink neat, especially before a meal, or to incorporate into various pre-dinner cocktails. Color: reddish brown. Taste: spicy, citrus aromas and subtle sweetness. A classic!

Lillet Blanc Aperitif, 0.75 L, 17% This wonderfully light wine aperitif, with its rich citrus aromas, is excellent to drink neat or use in mixed drinks. Named after its founders, the Lillet brothers, it has been produced in Bordeaux, France since 1872.The basis for Lillet Blanc Aperitif is wines from the Bordeaux region, which are mixed with extracts of citrus fruits such as sweet, bitter and green oranges from Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Mexico and Haiti, as well as quinquina bark from Peru. It is then stored for 4-6 months in oak barrels.The color of Lillet Blanc is bright gold. The taste is dominated by fine honey notes, candied oranges and a little mint. Lillet, which was originally called Kina Lillet, should always be drunk well chilled. Recommendation!!!

Byrrh Grand QuinQuina Aperitif – French Aperitif Tradition with Wine, Spices and Quinine Byrrh Grand QuinQuina is a traditional French wine-based aperitif with a distinctive combination of fruity, spicy and pleasantly bitter flavours. Its reddish colour, delicate wine and herbal aromas, and characteristic quinine bitterness give it a unique place among French aperitif wines. Bottled at 18% ABV, it can be enjoyed lightly chilled on its own, served with soda or used as an aromatic ingredient in classic and contemporary cocktails. The story of Byrrh dates back to 1866, when brothers Pallade and Simon Violet created a recipe combining dry wines, selected spices and cinchona bark. Their creation developed into one of France's best-known aperitifs and remains closely associated with its southern French origins. Today, Byrrh is also enjoying renewed interest as cocktail culture continues to rediscover traditional aperitif ingredients. The Story of Byrrh – An Idea Created by Two Brothers Pallade and Simon Violet originally worked as travelling textile merchants. Through their business, they recognised the growing demand for wine and aperitif drinks. In 1866, they developed their own recipe for Byrrh Grand QuinQuina, using dry wines – typically based on the Carignan grape – and enhancing them with a carefully selected combination of French and international spices. The ingredients include cocoa, coffee, kalumba, gentian, German chamomile, cinnamon and bitter orange peel. A particularly important component is cinchona bark, which gives the aperitif its characteristic quinquina style. Cinchona contains quinine, the bitter compound also responsible for the distinctive taste of tonic water. This ingredient helped set Byrrh apart from many other wine-based aperitifs of its time. From Pharmacy Shelves to a Famous French Aperitif In its early years, the Violet brothers also promoted Byrrh by referring to the health benefits then attributed to quinine. The drink was even officially declared to have health-promoting properties and was sold in pharmacies for a period. Today, this is an interesting part of the brand's history, but Byrrh should be enjoyed as an aperitif rather than regarded as a medicinal product. The drink became a major success and at one point rose to become France's best-selling aperitif. Exports to the United States were also successful initially. However, Prohibition in America and the Second World War in Europe caused sales to decline considerably. In later years, Byrrh faced increasing competition from other French aperitif wines, including Banyuls, Muscat de Frontignan and Rivesaltes. Traditional Production in Southern France Since 1977, Byrrh has been part of the international spirits group Pernod Ricard. Production remains closely linked to its historic home in Thuir, near Perpignan, where the tradition of the brand continues. Its combination of wine, spices, herbs and cinchona bark creates a distinctive expression of southern French aperitif culture. In recent years, Byrrh has regained attention alongside the worldwide revival of cocktail culture. Bartenders value its complex balance of fruitiness, spice and bitterness, which can add depth and character to a wide range of drinks. Aroma and Taste – Fruity Sweetness with a Distinctive Bitter Edge In the glass, Byrrh Grand QuinQuina displays an attractive reddish colour. The nose reveals delicate wine aromas harmonising with fragrant herbs and spices. On the palate, an inviting sweetness develops with notes of cocoa, coffee and dried fruit. These flavours are accompanied by a pronounced yet pleasant bitterness, shaped by the cinchona bark and its quinine content. The finish maintains this characteristic interplay of flavours. Sweet fruit and spice notes are balanced by a lingering bitter edge, creating a profile that is at once rounded, aromatic and pleasantly dry. This distinctive combination sets Byrrh apart from many other wine-based aperitifs. Serving Suggestions – Neat, with Soda or in Cocktails Byrrh Grand QuinQuina can be enjoyed lightly chilled on its own as an aperitif. For a refreshing alternative, serve it over ice with soda water, allowing its fruity and spicy character to meet a lively sparkle. It is also a versatile cocktail ingredient: its wine-based character, herbal complexity and quinine bitterness bring an interesting dimension to both classic and contemporary drinks. With its fascinating history, distinctive recipe and balanced combination of sweetness and bitterness, Byrrh Grand QuinQuina is a versatile French aperitif. It brings together the wine-making traditions of southern France and an aromatic blend of spices, making it an appealing choice for lovers of traditional aperitifs and creative cocktail enthusiasts alike.