Joseph Cartron T Thé Noir Fumé is a smoked black tea liqueur bottled at 18% ABV. Joseph Cartron is a family distillery in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in Burgundy, that has been producing benchmark liqueurs since 1882.
It is made with Lapsang Souchong: whole, young tea leaves picked late in the season, smoked over spruce and lightly blended with jasmine during drying.
The result is deep amber and intriguing, with smoky black tea, a hint of jasmine and gentle sweetness, finishing long and slightly tannic with persistent smoke and woodsy depth.
It is an unusual, sophisticated liqueur that bartenders love for adding smoky complexity to whisky cocktails and tea-based drinks.
Like the rest of the Cartron range, it comes in the house's tall, slender bottle with the 1882 crest, a handsome addition to any home bar and a thoughtful gift for home bartenders.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Smoky black tea with a hint of jasmine.
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Palate: Gently sweet, with Lapsang Souchong and spruce smoke.
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Finish: Long, slightly tannic and smoky.
Specifications
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Producer: Joseph Cartron, Nuits-Saint-Georges (est. 1882)
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Style: Smoked black tea liqueur
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Tea: Lapsang Souchong, spruce-smoked, with jasmine
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ABV: 18% (36 proof)
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Origin: Burgundy, France
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Use Cartron Thé Noir Fumé to add smoky depth to whisky cocktails: a splash in an Old Fashioned, a Penicillin or a Rob Roy brings a gentle campfire note. It makes an elegant highball with ginger ale or soda water and a lemon twist, and a warming hot toddy with whisky, honey and hot water. Try it in a Long Island-style iced tea, or with dark rum and lime for a smoky daiquiri. On its own, serve it over ice after dinner. Pair it with smoked salmon, aged cheeses, dark chocolate or a cheese board with dried fruit. Keep the bottle in a cool, dark place after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tea is used?
Lapsang Souchong, smoked over spruce and lightly blended with jasmine.
What does it taste like?
Smoky black tea with jasmine, gentle sweetness and a long, slightly tannic finish.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 18% ABV.
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