Giffard was founded during a very hot summer of 1885 by Emile Giffard who was a dispensing chemist living in Angers.
He took an interest in the digestive and refreshing properties of mint, and ended up concocting a pure, clear and refined white mint liqueur which he promptly put to the test by offering the guests at the Grand Hotel a sip of his cordial as a relief against the heat wave.
Having found instant success, Emile turned his pharmacy into a distillery and named his liqueur Menthe-Pastille, in reference to the tiny mint sweets that were popular in those days.
Five generations later the family business still bears the GIFFARD name and is proud to uphold the high standards of quality instilled by its founder.
Giffard Grapefruit
Created using the same raw materials as in our liqueur range, macerated in high quality French wine vinegar.
Pink grapefruit zest maceration
Notes – Zesty and bitter, blends of citrus and lemon, fruity and woody
Giffard Pineapple
Created using the same raw materials as in our liqueur range, macerated in high quality French wine vinegar.
Pineapple (fresh and candied) maceration
Notes – Roasted pineapple, butter
Giffard Elderflower
Created using the same raw materials as in our liqueur range, macerated in high quality French wine vinegar.
Elderflower infusion
Notes – Zesty and bitter, blend of citrus and lemon, fruity and woody
Giffard Ginger
Created using the same raw materials as in our liqueur range, macerated in high quality French wine vinegar.
Ginger maceration
Notes – Fiery ginger with lemon notes
