The Grand Marnier ‘Cordon Rouge’ (red ribbon) is the original Grand Marnier created in 1880 by Louis Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle and served at receptions given by Edward VII before it became a favourite of the Russian court.

It is based on cognac, with eau-de-vie sourced from Cognac’s best five regions. Cognac makes up 51% of the content and the blends have an average age of 3 – 5 years.

The liqueur is then matured in large oak vats for 6 months prior bottling to allow the flavours to marry and round.

Aroma: zesty orange with light spice, dried fruit, leathery cognac and subtle floral violet.

Taste: silky palate bursts with zesty, juicy flavours and a bitter orange bite. Hints of luxury marmalade, cognac, candied orange zest, coffee, vanilla and subtle toffee notes.

Finish: wonderfully long bitter orange marmalade and freshly cracked black pepper finish.