PR Cloudberry Liqueur Essence 20 ml

PR Cloudberry Liqueur Essence 20 ml

Cloudberries are known as the gold of the marshes, and anyone who has ever picked them will understand why. The berries grow one by one on boggy ground, ripen over just a few short weeks and are defended by clouds of mosquitoes – every litre is hard-earned. The reward is a flavour no other berry comes close to: warm, honeyed and fresh at the same time, with a scent that is impossible to describe to someone who has never encountered it.

Cloudberry liqueur is the finest way of preserving that flavour, and it has long been the pride of the festive table – the bottle brought out when dinner is to end with something special. With PR Cloudberry Liqueur Essence you make your own, without having to set foot on the marsh at all.

Colour & Appearance

The liqueur turns golden with a lean towards amber and orange, just like ripe cloudberries in evening sun. It is clear and lustrous, and the sugar gives it a soft, full movement in the glass. Held up to the light in a small liqueur glass, it is a joy simply to look at.

Nose

The nose is warm and distinctive. Ripe cloudberries meet honey and apricot jam, with a lightly tart, almost apple-like freshness on top. Further down there is a soft note of vanilla and something that brings heather, moss and late summer to mind.

Palate

The palate is full and sweet but never flat. The singular character of the cloudberry – at once fruity, honey-smooth and a little astringent – steps forward straight away. Apricot and yellow fruit spread out through the middle, before a fresh acidity tightens the whole. There is also a fine seedy quality, a faint bitterness as if from the berries’ tiny pips, which gives the liqueur structure and a grown-up, authentic feel. The mouthfeel is round and smooth, and the warmth of the spirit carries the aromas a long way.

Finish

The finish is long and golden. Honey, cloudberry jam and a lightly tart berry note remain, along with a gentle warmth that makes the liqueur a natural choice after dinner.

How to Use

The essence is mixed with vodka or neutral spirit plus sugar. 20 ml of essence makes 75 cl of finished cloudberry liqueur. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• After dinner with coffee in a small glass, at room temperature or lightly chilled.
• Over vanilla ice cream or a warm crème brûlée.
• With crisp waffles and whipped cream – instead of, or alongside, the jam.
• With well-ripened hard cheeses and creamy white-mould cheese, where sweetness meets salt.
• A splash in sparkling wine for a golden celebration drink.

About the Essence

PR Cloudberry is part of the PR (Prestige) series and an essence for special occasions: the Christmas dessert table, the grand finale of a summer crayfish party, or the dinner at which you want to offer something that feels home-made and lovingly prepared.

The liqueur is an asset in the kitchen as well. A few tablespoons will lift a game sauce, a cheesecake, a parfait or the cream for a celebration cake. For restaurants and producers the essence is also available in 25 litres.