BroVo Douglas Fir Liqueur captures the character of fresh Douglas fir spring buds gathered from young trees near Mount Baker in Washington. BroVo infuses the buds into a neutral spirit, then redistills the infusion before balancing it with agave nectar and water. The result is a focused botanical liqueur made from four plainly stated ingredients.
The producer describes the profile as clean, fresh, light, and herbaceous, with the evergreen character creating an aroma reminiscent of a walk through the forest. Its sweetness is measured against the bright, resinous lift of the fir, while the 25% alcohol by volume provides enough structure for the distinctive botanical flavor to remain clear in mixed drinks.
Serve it over ice or use it to add a Pacific Northwest forest note to cocktails. BroVo suggests pairing it with gin, vermouth, citrus, sparkling wine, or whiskey in drinks such as a Douglas Fir Martini or Manhattan in the Forest. This is the 750 mL bottle, bottled at 25% ABV (50 proof).