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Festif Choux evokes the image of a cabin in the snow-capped Canadian mountains stocked with enough supplies for a long winter, the view from the window adorned with glistening icicles, a cozy armchair beckoning you by the fire as a hearty roast lays devoured on the table, a new bottle of Canadian Fernet patiently waiting to be poured as a nightcap between partners and friends.

45 Proof (ABV 23%)

THE DISTILLERYFestif is hand-crafted by David Bly, a Montreal native whose dedication to crafting cocktails spans nearly two decades in New York and LA’s vibrant bar scenes where he developed a deep appreciation for amaro, often experimenting with the bitter digestifs collecting dust on the back bars. 
Nostalgic for the bygone era of supper clubs and inspired by the intricate flavor profiles offered by amari, he dreamed of taking his own dinner parties to the next level by creating a house liqueur. Amidst the lockdown, he delved into perfecting his amaro recipes, meticulously experimenting with tinctures of over 100 botanicals to create nuanced flavor and aroma. Inspired by his Canadian roots and a serendipitous encounter with some really delicious Brussels sprouts at a farmer’s market in Montreal, David crafted an award-winning Amaro and a groundbreaking Canadian Fernet, infusing them with the essence of his homeland.
He also makes the best dirty martini you’ll ever have and will drop everything to make you one, so drop him a line at [email protected].
AWARDS

 

Platinum Medal – LA Spirits Awards 2024

Silver Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023

1st Place - Dark Spirits Category - Dieline Awards Best in Packaging 2024

TASTING NOTES

Festif Choux, our first of its kind Brussels sprouts-based amaro, presents an opportunity to create a new market category of ‘Cavoletti Amaro’. Inspired by the Carciofo category of amari which uses artichokes, Choux (of the French word for Brussels sprouts, Choux de Bruxelles) capitalizes on the nutty bitterness & subtle pepperiness of Brussels sprouts. The sprouts are interwoven with 25 botanicals, ranging from Canadian botanicals like Balsam Fir and Spruce Tips from Northern Quebec and White Cedar from Northern Ontario, to signature fernet ingredients like Rhubarb Root, Mint, and Aloe Ferox, creating an all at once familiar and ground-breaking Canadian Fernet.

SHIPPING 

*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. All shipments require an adult signature which is much more reliable at a place of business.

All orders usually ship within 24-48 hours unless noted otherwise 

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