Creme de cassis liqueur

Reference

Dijon / Burgundy / France, Loire Valley / France

ABV15–20%

Sub-styles

crème liqueurblackcurrant liqueurBurgundian classic

Tasting Notes

Blackcurrant (intense), dark berry, cassis leaf, slight tartness, concentrated fruit, plum undertone, jam-like. Quality versions: fresh fruit intensity, clean acidity, long finish. Budget: candy-like, one-dimensional sweet. 'Double crème' versions are richer and more fruit-forward.

Brand Guide

Well

Lejay Crème de Cassis ($15-20, one of the originals)

Call

Gabriel Boudier Crème de Cassis de Dijon ($20-25, PGI certified)

Premium

Briottet Crème de Cassis ($22-28, Dijon artisan since 1836)

Top Shelf

L'Héritier-Guyot ($25-30, Dijon reference producer). Giffard ($18-22, consistent quality). Dijon designation matters — it's the terroir guarantee

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The Story

Burgundian blackcurrant, intensely concentrated. The soul of the Kir and Kir Royale.