Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao Triple Sec 35 cl 40%

The name curaçao traces back to the Caribbean island where bitter laraha oranges once grew wild and became a trading commodity for sailors and distillers. France embraced the style and made it its own, and in this small 35 cl bottle that whole history is gathered into a format easy to take home and experiment with.

Expert's Description

Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao Triple Sec is a French Liqueur on a cognac base, bottled at 40% in a 35 cl bottle.

The liqueur follows the same recipe as the house's 70 cl bottling, where bitter and sweet orange peel is distilled together with cognac and a neutral spirit in three passes, a technique that gives the name triple sec and ensures a dry, clean citrus character rather than overwhelming sweetness.

The smaller format makes the bottle well suited to trying the style out without committing to a full bottle, and suits a home bar just getting started as well as an experienced enthusiast who wants an extra bottle for travel.

The Pierre Ferrand cognac base gives the liqueur a warmth and depth that sets it apart from liqueurs built on neutral spirit alone.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The aroma offers orange blossom and candied orange peel, with an underlying wood note reminiscent of classic cognac.

Palate

The palate shifts from candied orange up front to hazelnut and bitter almonds, with a light marzipan-like sweetness in the middle.

Finish

The finish is dry and nutty, where bitter almonds and a last trace of orange peel remain longest.

Specifications

Name: Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao Triple Sec
Producer: Maison Ferrand
Country: France
Type: French Liqueur
ABV: 40%
Size: 35 CL
Serving suggestion: Well suited to Margarita, Cosmopolitan and Sidecar, or for trying the style in a smaller format

Flavour Profile

Candied Orange · Hazelnut · Bitter Almonds · Marzipan

Did You Know?

The name curaçao traces back to the Caribbean island of the same name, where bitter laraha oranges, a degenerated variety of the sweet orange, were dried and used to flavour liqueur as early as the 1600s, long before the style became a fixture of the French spirits repertoire.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao Triple Sec 35 cl 40%

Why does this liqueur come in a smaller 35 cl format?

The smaller format makes it easy to try the style out or add to a home bar without committing to a full 70 cl bottle at once.

Does the 35 cl bottling taste different from the 70 cl bottle?

No, it is the same recipe and the same cognac base, simply filled into a smaller format.

Where does the name curaçao come from?

It traces back to the Caribbean island of Curaçao, where bitter laraha oranges grew, and whose dried peels were historically used to flavour this style of liqueur.

Which cocktails does this liqueur suit?

Classics such as Margarita, Cosmopolitan and Sidecar, where a dry orange liqueur gives better balance than a sweeter variant.

Does the small format make a good gift?

Yes, it is a fitting way to introduce a friend or colleague to a classic, historically grounded orange liqueur without committing to a large bottle.

How should an opened bottle be stored?

Upright, cool and dark, where it stays fresh for a long time.