For some liqueurs one is spoilt for choice. Look no further than the plethora of orange liqueurs in the market, and you’ll see a near saturation of similar products. Yet, for some liqueurs, there are relative few ways to go. Among them are most stone fruit liqueurs, like peach. Fortunately, Giffard is once again helping plug gaps in our bar with Giffard Pêche de Vigne
Giffard Pêche de Vigne
Translating to Peach of the Vineyard, Giffard infuses the peaches of France into their liqueur. While it sounds absolutely lovely, it’s always a question of if the liquid inside the bottle measures up to the story told. So does Giffard Pêche de Vigne impress?
Sight: Lightly golden, boarding on a chardonnay. Just plain peachy.
Smell: A beautiful mix of fresh macerated peaches and candied peach rings. There are some tangy notes of fresh, slightly under ripe peaches.
Sip: The start is viscous but bright. The flavor builds into a mix of candied peaches and fresh mashed peaches with their skins.
Savor: The ending sticks for a while and moves toward the candied side with those linger hints of fresh peach skin and a subtle, floral nuttiness.
Pêche de Vigne isn’t the most complicated liqueur, but what it tries to do, it does well. The balance of fresh peach and candied peach is easy going but enjoyable. The brightness also helps it to play well with cocktails, and the sweetness hides any edges. The relatively low alcohol also helps to keep the balance of the cocktail.
In Cocktails
Pêche de Vigne plays well various rums, making it a nice addition to Tiki drinks. It also has a nice a synergy with floral spirits and gins. As a result, we’ve found it to be a solid modifier for crafting with, and have used it in a number of our original cocktails.
Pêche de Vigne Overall
Giffard Pêche de Vigne is a great addition for those looking for a peach flavored liquor. The price is reasonable, and those who enjoy making tiki drinks will find places to slot this to add a twist to their drinks. While it’s by no means a must have, it certainly is one of our favorite bottles to play with, and we encourage others to try it.