Combier Châtaigne (Chestnut) Liqueur 700ml
Product details
| Management number | 253707705 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$14.40 | Model Number | 253707705 | ||
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Combier Liqueur de Chestnut is a warm, luxurious French liqueur that translates the rich, toasty essence of chestnuts into a beautifully balanced spirit—sweet but refined, with comforting notes of brown sugar, burnt caramel, and gentle spice. At 17% ABV, it’s a sipping-worthy after-dinner pour and an elegant cocktail ingredient that brings depth without heaviness.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced by Combier, one of France’s most historic liqueur houses founded in 1834 in Saumur (Loire Valley), this chestnut liqueur reflects a longstanding tradition of artisanal fruit and nut maceration paired with precise blending. Combier sources high-quality chestnuts that are carefully selected and integrated into a maceration process designed to extract their natural sweetness, creaminess, and toasted notes.
The chestnut essence is then harmonized with a neutral spirit and precisely balanced with sugar to create a liqueur that reads rich and rounded — capturing chestnut’s characteristic warmth and depth without becoming cloying or one-dimensional. The 700 ml format at 17% ABV positions it as a refined sipping liqueur or a premium base for cocktails that benefit from autumnal, nutty complexity.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Toasted chestnut and brown sugar rise first, followed by a delicious swirl of crème brûlée, roasted almond, and a whisper of vanilla. Notes of maple and mild baking spice add nuance.
Palate: Smooth and richly textured—roasted chestnut and caramelized sugar lead with a cream-rounded mid-palate. Subtle hints of bourbon-barrel spices (nutmeg, cinnamon) swirl beneath, complemented by a gentle citrus zest lift that brightens without distracting from the core nuttiness.
Finish: Warm and lingering—a soft echo of toasted chestnut, maple sweetness, and spice, tapering into a clean, lightly dry close that makes the sweetness elegant rather than overwhelming.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
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| ABV / Proof | 17% ABV |
| Origin / Region | France — Saumur, Loire Valley |
| Production | Chestnut maceration in neutral spirit; carefully balanced with sugar |
| Aging or Maturation | Unaged flavored liqueur |
| Aromas & Flavors | Toasted chestnut, brown sugar, caramel, crème brûlée, vanilla, baking spice |
| Style / Identity | Premium chestnut-inspired liqueur — rich, warm, and versatile |
Cocktail Recipes
Chestnut Espresso Martini (Autumn Twist)
Ingredients:
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1.75 oz vodka
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0.75 oz Combier Liqueur de Chestnut
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1 oz fresh espresso (chilled)
Garnish: Espresso beans or chestnut garnish
Method: Shake with ice, strain into chilled coupe.
Nutty Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
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2 oz rye or bourbon
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0.5 oz Combier Liqueur de Chestnut
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2 dashes aromatic bitters
Garnish: Orange twist
Method: Stir with ice until well-chilled. Strain over a large cube.
Chestnut & Cider Toddy
Ingredients:
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1.5 oz Combier Liqueur de Chestnut
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3 oz warm hard cider
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0.25 oz lemon juice
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Cinnamon stick (garnish)
Method: Warm and serve in a mug with cinnamon stick.
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