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Giffard Crème de Cacao Liqueur

750ml & 50 Proof

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews

Giffard Crème de Cacao Liqueur is a Liqueur from the Giffard Liqueurs Collection brand hailing from France.

What is Giffard Crème de Cacao Liqueur?

Giffard Crème de Cacao Liqueur is a rich and velvety chocolate liqueur that blends the intense flavors of both dark and milk chocolate, creating a versatile spirit perfect for cocktails or sipping neat. Interestingly, despite its decadent chocolate profile, this liqueur is actually made using cocoa beans from the Ivory Coast, which are carefully selected and roasted to achieve the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness in the final product.

Why do we love Giffard Crème de Cacao Liqueur?

Giffard Crème de Cacao stands out for its intense, authentic chocolate flavor derived from premium cocoa beans sourced from West Africa and South America. Unlike many mass-produced chocolate liqueurs, Giffard uses a traditional maceration process and avoids artificial flavors or colors, resulting in a rich, natural taste that elevates classic cocktails like the Brandy Alexander or Grasshopper.

How do you drink Giffard Crème de Cacao Liqueur?

Giffard Crème de Cacao Liqueur shines in rich, creamy cocktails and adds depth to spirit-forward drinks, though it can also be savored neat or on the rocks for a decadent after-dinner treat. This versatile liqueur is perfect for cozy winter evenings, pairing beautifully with desserts like tiramisu or chocolate truffles, but it can also lend a touch of indulgence to iced summer cocktails when you're craving something sweet and refreshing.

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Nose: Rich cocoa beans dominate, reminiscent of opening a fresh tin of dark chocolate powder. Subtle vanilla and roasted coffee notes lurk beneath. A hint of almond extract adds complexity.

Palate: Velvety texture coats the mouth. Bittersweet chocolate flavors lead, followed by a wave of creamy milk chocolate. Nutty undertones of hazelnut and walnut emerge. A touch of caramel sweetness balances the cocoa bitterness.

Finish: Long-lasting and warming. Dark chocolate lingers, gradually fading to a pleasant cocoa powder dryness. Faint notes of vanilla and toasted nuts persist. A subtle alcoholic warmth provides a gentle reminder of its liqueur nature.

Giffard Crème de Cacao Liqueur is crafted by macerating high-quality cocoa beans in neutral alcohol, then blending this infusion with vanilla and other natural flavors. The production process stands out for its use of both white and dark cocoa beans, which gives the liqueur a rich, complex chocolate flavor profile that balances sweetness with subtle bitter notes.

  • Giffard Crème de Cacao isn't just a modern concoction - the recipe dates back to 1885 when pharmacist Émile Giffard created it as a digestive aid for patients at the hospital where he worked.
  • Unlike many mass-produced chocolate liqueurs, Giffard uses real cocoa beans from the Ivory Coast, which are macerated for weeks to extract deep, authentic flavors before being distilled.
  • The "white" version of Giffard Crème de Cacao is actually completely clear, despite being made with dark cocoa beans. This unique clarity is achieved through a proprietary filtration process that removes color while preserving flavor.
  • Main Ingredient: Cacao Beans
    Country of Origin: France

    5.0
    Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
    Based on 3 reviews
    Total 5 star reviews: 3 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
    Best ForRated -1.3 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    100%would recommend this product
    3 reviews
    • Alexander S.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      I'm More Into: Cocktails
      My Spirit of Choice (if forced to choose!) Rum
      I Bought This For Myself
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Very Subtle, Smooth, Natural Cacao Flavor

      I weep for those stuck using those artificial, knock off, grown in a lab chemical cocktails with food dye 'mixers' masquerading as liqueurs. This is the real deal. The taste is not overt and will not overpower a mixed drink. It tastes more like dutched cocoa powder or a dark chocolate than even a bittersweet chocolate. This is not a liqueur to make your cocktail taste like a chocolate candy bar or a piece of chocolate cake. It is a liqueur to add a deep alluring flavor to your cocktail.

      Best ForRated -2.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    • vicki c.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 65+
      I'm More Into: Cocktails
      My Spirit of Choice (if forced to choose!) Scotch, Gin, Aperitifs
      I Bought This For Myself
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      A Pink Squirrel must

      Can't make a Pink Squirrel without it!!

      Best ForRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    • Banks S.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      I'm More Into: Cocktails
      My Spirit of Choice (if forced to choose!) Rum
      I Bought This For Myself
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Way better than your average CdC

      Not super syrupy like other Crème de Cacaos. Very smooth.

      Best ForRated -2.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
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