Blueberry/Bilberry liqueur

Reference

Finland, Scandinavia, France, Northern Europe

ABV15–25%

Sub-styles

berry liqueurNordic fruit liqueurwild-fruit liqueur

Tasting Notes

Wild blueberry, bilberry, dark berry, grape-like tannin, subtle earthiness, forest floor, light vanilla. Bilberry is more intense and tannic than cultivated blueberry. Deep indigo-purple color. Finish is clean with gentle acidity.

Brand Guide

Call

Giffard Crème de Myrtille ($20-25)

Premium

Rothman & Winter Crème de Violette (adjacent, not identical). Craft: Nordic and alpine producers ($25-35). Budget: generic blueberry liqueur ($12-18). The category is small — Giffard is the reliable choice for most bars

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The Story

Wild berry intensity in a bottle. European bilberry delivers sharper flavor than cultivated blueberry.