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POLI DISTILLERIE VENETO, ITALY Since 1898 the Poli family has been operating their artisanal grappa distillery located near Bassano del Grappa, in the heart of the Veneto. Today, fourth-generation Jacopo Poli has elevated grappa production to an art form. Selecting only the freshest grape pomace from some of the best winemakers in Italy, he uses a traditional copper pot still, in operation for more than a century! 95pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2017 Poli Miele 70PF / 700ML Miele di Poli is a grappa-based liqueur with intense aromas of acacia and orange blossoms. On the palate it is sweet with secondary notes of balsam, juniper, and mint; The infusion of real camomile flowers in Grappa, following a family recipe from the 30’s, is what makes Elisir Poli what it is: the result is a floral elisir, sweet and delicate as a meadow in summer. Poli Sambuca Elisir 80PF / 750ML Sambuca is a sweet liqueur based on star anise (Illicium Verum). It is part of the category of refreshing liqueurs of Mediterranean origin, among which there are: The French Pastis, the Greek Ouzo, the Spanish Anis, the Turikish Raki and the eastern neighboring Arak. At the Poli Distillery, Sambuca was produced from the post-war period until the mid-1980s. The current growing market demand has convinced us to go back to producing it. The elixir of Sambuca Poli is colorless, with an intense anise aroma, dense, silky, and particularly sweet in the mouth. It may be enjoyed plain, on the rocks, with a coffee bean, as correction for the coffee, flambé or in the cocktails. PRINCE PASTIS FRANCE Pastis is a strong local favorite in the south of France. From its original home in Marseille, the popularity of Pastis has spread throughout Provence and the Riviera, connecting friends throughout small cafes in the region. The liqueur that we call pastis is the direct descendant of the infamous absinthe, the controversial spirit of Paris in the 1890s. The flavor comes from licorice and seeds of the star anise plant, an important ingredient in Absinthe. The flavor comes from licorice and the seeds of the star anise plant, an important ingredient in Absinthe. Anise liqueurs are the most popular liqueurs in France and the Mediterranean countries. Unlike anise, pastis contains licorice as a major ingredient. Pastis has a clear brown, yellow hue, and turns a whitish-gray with water. Prince Pastis is an extraordinary ingredient in culinary recipes, from pastries to marinades. overall delightful and rich. Poli Liquore Camomila 60PF / 750ML Pastis de Marseille 90PF / 700ML / 1.0L

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