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Byrrh Grand Quinquina

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Byrrh Grand Quinquina is a French wine based aperitif created in 1866 by brothers Simon and Pallade Violet in Thuir, in the Roussillon region. It is made from red wine flavored with quinine and other botanicals, placing it in the quinquina tradition alongside fortified aperitif wines. Its bittersweet, gently spiced profile is intended for drinking before a meal, either chilled on its own or in mixed drinks.

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What is Byrrh Grand Quinquina?

Byrrh is a historic French aperitif wine categorized as a quinquina, meaning it is flavored with cinchona bark, which contains quinine. Created in 1866 by the Violet brothers, it is produced by macerating spices and quinine in local red wines. It has a rich ruby color and a complex, slightly sweet flavor profile.

How do you drink Byrrh?

Byrrh is most commonly served chilled as an aperitif, either neat or over a single ice cube. It pairs wonderfully with a twist of lemon or orange to enhance its natural citrus notes. Bartenders also frequently use it as a modifier in classic cocktails, such as the Manhattan or the Old Fashioned.

Does Byrrh contain quinine?

Yes, Byrrh Grand Quinquina gets its name and its distinct, slightly bitter edge from the addition of cinchona bark, which is a natural source of quinine. Originally, quinine was added to wines to help prevent malaria in tropical regions. Today, it remains in the recipe purely for its complex flavor contributions.

Where is Byrrh made?

Byrrh is produced in the town of Thuir, located in the Roussillon wine region of southern France. The historic cellars where the wine is aged are famously massive, holding thousands of oak barrels. The Violet brothers established the distillery here in 1866 to take advantage of the local, robust red wines.

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