Suze Saveur d’Autrefois Liqueur 700ml

Suze | Saveur d'Autrefois | Gentian Liqueur | Auvergne, France | 700ml

Suze is among the oldest and most storied liqueurs in France — an aperitif based on yellow gentian, hand-harvested from the mountains of Auvergne in the heart of the French Alps. Created in 1889 by Parisian distiller Fernand Moureaux, Suze grew quickly in popularity and cultural significance, even making its way into an early Picasso — Verre et bouteille de Suze (1912). Today it remains the fifth best-selling liqueur in France, a beloved icon of the French aperitif tradition.

Suze Saveur d'Autrefois — "the taste of yesteryear" — is a special expression modeled on the original 1889 recipe, returning to the more intensely herbal, less sweet profile of the Belle Époque and Jazz Age original. Released to the American market after a long absence, it is produced using wild gentian harvested from the Alps and carries with it a touch of old Paris in every glass.

Intensely aromatic and complex. The nose offers wild gentian, bitter herbs, citrus zest, and a hint of honeyed sweetness. On the palate, bracingly bitter and herbal with bright citrus notes and a long, lingering, pleasantly bitter finish. A highly aromatic and distinctive aperitif unlike anything else in the spirits world.

Serve on the rocks with a splash of soda and a lemon twist — the classic French way. Also exceptional in cocktails: try a White Negroni (Suze, gin, dry vermouth), a Suze Spritz, or as a bitter accent in a Gimlet or Sour.

• Producer: Suze / Beam Suntory
• Style: Gentian Liqueur / Aperitif
• Expression: Saveur d'Autrefois (original 1889 recipe)
• Region: Auvergne, France
• Key Ingredient: Wild gentian, hand-harvested from the French Alps
• Alcohol: 15% ABV
• Bottle Size: 700ml