Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao Yuzu Late Harvest
Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao Yuzu Late Harvest is a limited-edition liqueur bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in 750mL, built the way Ferrand builds its acclaimed Dry Curaçao — whole citrus macerated in grape spirit, distilled in traditional Charentais copper stills, and married to premium Ferrand Cognac — with late-harvest yuzu from L'Agrumiste in Morocco as the star. The fruit is left on the tree past peak maturity (harvested in February rather than fall) to concentrate its aromatic oils and sweetness. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — 750mL, limited edition
- Base: whole yuzu macerated in grape spirit, distilled in Charentais copper stills, married to Ferrand Cognac
- Fruit: late-harvest yuzu from L'Agrumiste, Morocco — picked overripe for candied, pastry-like depth
- Origin: France, by Maison Ferrand (Cognac)
- Style: dry orange-liqueur architecture with bright, waxy, candied-citrus character
Late-Harvest Yuzu Meets 19th-Century Curaçao Craft
Maison Ferrand revived historic 19th-century dry curaçao with its original expression; the Yuzu Late Harvest edition applies the same ancestral method to a different citrus. The late-harvest technique is the whole point: yuzus picked months past maturity develop delectable pastry notes that the maceration and distillation preserve intact, layered over the Cognac base with bourbon vanilla and a long, lively finish of citrus oils and soft sweet vanilla. It's a cocktail ingredient first — a Sidecar, Margarita, or the house-recommended Yuzu Meringue Sour — but delicious neat or on ice. Browse more from Pierre Ferrand or explore liqueurs.
Tasting Notes
Irresistible aroma of bright yuzu complementing the Ferrand Cognac base in harmony; rich, round, waxy notes of candied citrus, almonds, plums, toffee, and nutmeg across the palate; a long, lively finish of lingering citrus oils, herbal nuances, and soft vanilla pastry.
How to Enjoy
The bartender's bottle: upgrade any orange-liqueur cocktail — try the Yuzu Meringue Sour (2 oz Yuzu Late Harvest, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, 1.5 oz coconut milk, ¾ oz simple syrup, egg white, shaken and double-strained). Also excellent neat or over ice as a digestif.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "late harvest" mean for this yuzu?
The fruit is intentionally left on the tree past peak maturity (harvested in February instead of fall) to naturally concentrate its aromatic oils and sweetness.
Is this a cocktail ingredient or a sipper?
Both — mixologists use it as a premium orange-liqueur upgrade, and it's delicious neat or on ice.
Is Yuzu Late Harvest a limited edition?
Yes — a limited release from Maison Ferrand built on the success of the original Dry Curaçao.
From Morocco's orchards to Cognac's stills — order Ferrand Yuzu Late Harvest online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.