Some bottles feel like they belong to another time, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao is one of them. Inspired by 19th century French recipes and reimagined for today’s refined palate, this dry orange liqueur is far from your typical sweet syrup. Built on a base of Cognac and aged brandy, it’s a bottle that brings elegance, restraint, and serious depth to your cocktail glass.

Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao 70cl
Brand: Pierre Ferrand | Category: Dry Curaçao (Orange Liqueur) | ABV: 40% | Origin: France | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Orange zest and marmalade rise first, followed by vanilla, almond, and subtle oak, like peeling citrus in a cozy, wood-lined study.
Palate: Dry and vibrant, with layers of bitter orange peel, toasted nuts, baking spice, and soft Cognac warmth. Silky and structured, never overpowering.
Finish: Crisp and refined. A slow fade of orange oil, soft pepper, and warming spice that lingers just long enough.

Production Details
Made using a careful blend of bitter and sweet orange peels, the spirit is distilled and combined with aged Cognac and brandy. After blending, it’s rested in oak barrels to bring extra texture, structure, and a gently refined sweetness that doesn’t dominate the palate.

Perfect For
A quiet evening pour or the base for a flawless classic cocktail. Add it to a Mai Tai, Sidecar, or Corpse Reviver No. 2 or enjoy it neat in a small glass as a citrus-kissed digestif. It’s for those who value precision and depth in every sip.

Expert Notes
Regarded by bartenders as the benchmark dry curaçao. It’s dry enough to let other ingredients shine, yet layered enough to transform the ordinary into something remarkable.

Customer Reviews
"Finally, an orange liqueur that doesn’t taste like candy, this changed how I make drinks."   Lydia
"I use it in my Sidecar, but it’s so smooth I’ll pour a glass straight sometimes."   Tom
"It’s got the richness of Cognac and the brightness of citrus, perfect harmony."   Sara

Interesting Fact
The recipe was recreated using research into vintage curaçaos, aiming to revive the drier, more refined orange liqueurs of the 1800s, the kind originally designed for mixing, not masking.

Serving Suggestions
Serve it neat to explore its Cognac backbone and citrus depth. In cocktails, it can replace triple sec for more elegance and less sugar. Try it in a Margarita, a Mai Tai, or even a dash in an Old Fashioned.

Distillery Background
Pierre Ferrand is based in the heart of Cognac country, where tradition meets experimentation. Founded with a focus on historical accuracy and flavor integrity, the distillery crafts spirits that honor old techniques while staying relevant to the modern drinker. Their Dry Curacao is both a revival and a revelation.