Tempus Fugit Kina Lavion D'Or Vin Aperitif 750mL
Product details
| Management number | 248652468 | Release Date | 2026/09/03 | List Price | US$16.00 | Model Number | 248652468 | ||
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Tempus Fugit Kina L’Avion d’Or Vin Apéritif
Aromatized Wine (France) | Fortified & Infused with Cinchona Bark, Herbs & Spices | 18% ABV (36 Proof)
Process & Profile
Tempus Fugit Kina L’Avion d’Or revives the golden age of French apéritifs. Modeled after original 19th- and early 20th-century recipes, it is crafted from carefully selected white wine fortified and infused with cinchona bark, bitter orange peel, and a proprietary blend of herbs and spices. The result is a complex aromatized wine that recalls the legendary flavor once used in classic cocktails like the Vesper and Corpse Reviver No. 2.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Bitter orange, spice, fresh herbs, and a touch of quinine.
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Palate: Rich layers of citrus, gentian root, and herbal notes balanced by a honeyed sweetness.
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Finish: Long, bittersweet, and aromatic with lingering spice.
What Makes It Special
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Authentic recreation of historic French quinquina apéritifs.
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Infused with cinchona bark, orange peel, and botanicals.
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Essential ingredient for recreating vintage cocktails.
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Made by Tempus Fugit Spirits, known for reviving rare liqueurs and apéritifs.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled over ice as an apéritif, garnished with citrus peel. It also shines in classic cocktails such as the Vesper Martini, Corpse Reviver No. 2, and other recipes originally calling for quinquina.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Tempus Fugit Kina L’Avion d’Or?
It is a French-style aromatized wine infused with cinchona, citrus, and herbs. -
What is the ABV of Kina L’Avion d’Or?
It is bottled at 18% ABV (36 proof). -
How is Kina L’Avion d’Or different from vermouth?
It is a quinquina apéritif, which emphasizes cinchona bitterness, unlike vermouth which is more wine-forward with wormwood. -
What cocktails use Kina L’Avion d’Or?
It is used in classics like the Vesper Martini, Corpse Reviver No. 2, and other vintage recipes. -
How should I serve Kina L’Avion d’Or?
Enjoy neat, over ice, or as a key cocktail component with gin, vodka, or sparkling wine.
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