Maison Briottet is a family business, founded in 1836. Originally, the family were primarily negociants of Burgundy wine, involved with ageing, blending, bottling and selling the wines. Following the development of the blanc cassis aperitif (white wine with Creme de Cassis), the company progressively focused its activities on producing fruit cremes, liqueurs, brandies and marcs de Bourgogne. Briottet’s liqueurs are acclaimed by the world’s best bartenders to create unique cocktails. The violet is one of the first flowers to herald the Spring and is common throughout temperate Europe, Briottet Liqueur de Violette is made by macerating fresh violet flowers in pure alcohol prior to sweetening to make this superb violet liqueur. Briottet Creme de Violette is a deep, vibrant purple color that is reminiscent violet flowers. The liqueur has a strong, sweet floral aroma, with notes of violet being most prominent. Sweet, floral taste that is both delicate and complex. Viscous and slightly syrupy, with a smooth mouthfeel. Lingering floral finish, with a hint of sweetness that remains on the palate.