A clear tall bottle of triple sec with a beautifully illustrated label featuring oranges and orange leaves. The label reads 1885 Giffard Triple Sec

Giffard Triple Sec

Name: Giffard Triple Sec
Brand: Back Bar Project
Price: 40.99 USD
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Giffard Triple Sec is a Liqueur from the Giffard Liqueurs Collection brand hailing from France.

What is Giffard Triple Sec?

Giffard Triple Sec stands out with its vibrant orange flavor, derived from a blend of sweet and bitter orange peels sourced from the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Interestingly, the Giffard family has been crafting liqueurs since 1885, when Émile Giffard, a pharmacist, created his first liqueur as a digestive aid to help patients cope with the summer heat in Angers, France.

Why do we love Giffard Triple Sec?

Giffard Triple Sec stands out for its intensely aromatic profile, crafted from a blend of sweet and bitter orange peels sourced from Haiti and Spain. Unlike many triple secs that rely on artificial flavors, Giffard's version uses only natural ingredients and follows a century-old family recipe, resulting in a beautifully balanced liqueur that adds depth and complexity to cocktails without overpowering other flavors.

How do you drink Giffard Triple Sec?

Giffard Triple Sec shines brightest as a key player in citrus-forward cocktails, where its vibrant orange notes can truly sing. While it's primarily a mixing liqueur, adventurous drinkers might enjoy it chilled and sipped neat on a warm summer evening, perhaps alongside a light dessert like lemon tart or as an accompaniment to a cheese plate featuring creamy, mild cheeses.

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Tasting Notes

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Nose: Clean, bright orange peel aroma. Fresh citrus oils with subtle floral notes. Hints of candied orange and a touch of honey sweetness.

Palate: Smooth and well-balanced. Prominent orange flavors with a mix of sweet and bitter notes. Light syrupy texture. Tastes of Valencia and Curaçao orange peels. Subtle spice and vanilla undertones.

Finish: Medium length. Lingering orange zest with a gentle warmth. Clean, slightly dry finish with a pleasant bitter-sweet balance. Leaves a refreshing citrus aftertaste.

Giffard Triple Sec is crafted using a unique double maceration process. Sweet and bitter orange peels are steeped separately in neutral alcohol before being blended, distilled, and sweetened with sugar syrup, resulting in a beautifully balanced orange liqueur with both depth and brightness.

Giffard Triple Sec is made using a unique "double maceration" process. The bitter orange peels are first macerated in neutral alcohol, then a second maceration occurs with sweet orange peels, creating a more complex and balanced flavor profile than many other triple sec liqueurs.

Despite its French origins, Giffard Triple Sec actually sources its bitter oranges from Haiti. The company has maintained a relationship with Haitian orange farmers for over a century, supporting sustainable agriculture practices in the region.

The "Triple" in Triple Sec doesn't refer to triple distillation as many assume. It actually means "triple dry" in French, indicating the liqueur's intense dryness compared to other orange-flavored spirits of its time. Giffard's version stays true to this original, drier style.

Main Ingredient: Sweet and bitter orange peels.
Country of Origin: France