Lillet Blanc

Lillet Blanc, which originally was called Kina Lillet, has changed a bit over the years. I never got to try the original Kina Lillet which was apparently much more bitter and more in line with how Cocchi Americano Bianco tastes, but this version is certainly very drinkable, albeit a bit boring. The nose is very floral, with some citrus notes. On the palate, I get lemon peel and sweetness. It's a touch too sweet for my liking. The finish has just a hint of bitterness, but not much, it's very smooth, but not all that exciting and pretty short. I think the one thing I can say about Lillet Blanc is that it's not offensive in any way. Unfortunately, it is nowhere near as complex or exciting as Cocchi Americano Bianco. Adding this to cocktails is probably the way to go, although having this on the rocks with a lemon peel isn't a bad option either. I would love to know how the original Kina Lillet tasted because this just seems very muted.

Reminds me of ice wine. Sweet, viscous with notes to be expected from sav blanc. Distiller notes seem legit. 1:1 with club soda it becomes brighter and the citrus shines through more. Can see mixing with tonic as well if you want to bring in some complexity and the bite of quinine - which really isn’t here stand-alone.

On the nose, grapefruit, tangerine, honeydew, thyme, white wine, quinine, gentian, Sprite, citrus peels, and oranges. Somewhat sweet on the palate, pear, orange, wine, tangerine,

Very good, although doesn’t seem to stay fresh for long, even in the fridge. Great on its own and mixes well also.

Very pleasant aroma and taste like a really sweet white wine. A little bitter and sour at the end. Overall, interesting! Great in cocktails that call for fortified wine