Creme de noyau liqueur
ReferenceFrance, Netherlands, USA (craft revival)
ABV25-30%
Sub-styles
stone-pit liqueuralmond-style liqueurcrème liqueur
Tasting Notes
Cherry pit, apricot kernel, bitter almond, benzaldehyde, marzipan (dry), stone fruit, dried cherry. Drier and more austere than amaretto. The pit character is unique — it's the flavor between fruit and nut. Subtle pink color in some expressions.
Brand Guide
Niche category: Noyau de Poissy (historical, limited availability, $30-40). Giffard Crème de Noyaux ($20-25). Tempus Fugit Crème de Noyaux ($28-32). Few producers remain — the category nearly vanished. For substitute: amaretto + Angostura bitters approximates the drier character.
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The Story
Fruit-pit kernel liqueur. Almond-like flavor extracted from apricot and peach stones, not actual nuts.