🌿 Heretic Herbal Liqueur is a Spanish herbal liqueur produced by Teichenné in Bellvei del Penedès, Tarragona. This 700 ml bottle contains the original 33% expression, presented in dark glass with its distinctive cream label. The brand traces its recipe to Jean Teichenné and the valleys of Ariège in the Pyrenees during the nineteenth century. That history describes the inspiration behind the drink; the bottle itself identifies Spain as its place of production.
Its botanical character comes from a selection of 36 ingredients spanning herbs, flowers, seeds, fruits and spices. The producer names rosemary, thyme, star anise, gentian and orange peel among them, while much of the formula remains private. Heretic is made using botanical distillation, with the heart of the distillate selected for the finished liqueur. It is therefore more useful to approach it as a layered herbal blend than to expect one dominant fruit flavour.
✨ In the glass Heretic Herbal Liqueur, the colour is dark mahogany with a clear, bright appearance. Herbal and root-like aromas meet citrus peel, spice and a restrained aniseed impression. The palate combines sweetness with a bitter botanical edge, while the texture is smooth and silky rather than heavy. These contrasting elements give the drink a distinctive personality for anyone who enjoys the balance between fragrant herbs and rounded sweetness.
🧊 Teichenné recommends serving Heretic Herbal Liqueur well chilled, between 1°C and 5°C. Try a small measured serving on its own to explore the aromas, or use it as a herbal component in a mixed drink. A citrus-led long drink is one possible serving idea; dark chocolate or an orange dessert are pairing suggestions rather than ingredients in the bottle. Its dated accolades include IWSC Gold with 95 points in 2021 and Frankfurt International Trophy Gold in 2022. Enjoy responsibly.
🔎 Key Details
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🏷️ Brand: Heretic
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🏭 Producer: Teichenné, S.A.
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🌍 Country: Spain
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📍 Production location: Bellvei del Penedès, Tarragona
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🥃 Type: Herbal liqueur
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📦 Volume: 700 ml / 70 cl
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🔥 ABV: 33%
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🌿 Botanicals: 36 botanicals; includes rosemary, thyme, star anise, gentian and orange peel
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⚗️ Production: Botanical distillation; selected heart fraction
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🎨 Colour: Dark mahogany; bright and clear
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👃 Aroma: Herbs, citrus peel, spices, roots and light aniseed
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👅 Flavour: Sweet and bitter botanical notes
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🫧 Texture: Smooth and silky
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❄️ Serving temperature: 1–5°C, according to the producer
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🍸 Serving ideas: Chilled neat or as a herbal cocktail component
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🍫 Pairing suggestions: Dark chocolate or orange desserts
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🍾 Packaging: Glass bottle
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🏆 Awards: IWSC 2021 Gold, 95 points; Frankfurt International Trophy 2022 Gold; Concours International de Lyon 2023 Gold, as listed by the producer
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📋 Label information: Contains thujones
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🔢 Barcode / SKU: 8413425015115
