Pimm’s Original No. 1 Cup Liqueur

Description

Liqueur: Pimm’s Original No. 1 Cup

Experience the rich heritage of Pimm’s No. 1 Liqueur. The rich amber hue comes from infusing lots of lovely gin with herbal botanicals, caramelized orange and delicate spices.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 50 (25% ABV)

Origin: London

Distillery: James Pimm

This old-style liqueur from England is made from a base of London Dry Gin instead of a neutral grain spirit, which ramps up aromatics, and bottled at 50 proof. It was created in 1823 by oyster bar owner James Pimm, and contains a secret infusion of herbs and spices that gives it a slightly spicy and citrusy flavor. It’s very versatile, and can be served over ice or in cocktails like the Pimm’s Cup, where it’s mixed with lemonade or lemon lime soda and garnished with apples, cucumber, orange, lemon, strawberry and mint.

Pimm’s Original No. 1 Cup Liqueur Tasting Notes

Nose: Tangy, citrusy aromas. Orange blossom, berry fruits.

Palate: Cucumber and big notes of juniper, citrus and berries. Becomes bitter with woody notes.

Finish: Long, bittersweet finish. Aromatic.

Distillery Information

Pimm’s was created in 1823 by James Pimm, an oyster bar owner in London. He offered his tonic as an aid to digestion, serving it in a small tankard known as a No. 1 Cup, hence its subsequent name. He began large-scale production in 1859, and sold the business and the right to use his name in 1865. In 1997, the brand was purchased by Diageo.