KiKi Vendéen Launches in the US

Heavenly Spirits, leading importer of award-winning French spirits, announces the launch of KiKi Vendéen.

The tradtional, before-dinner drink from the Vendée region of France is also called a Vin d’Épines or a troussepinéttè, as it is made with local wine and the young sap-laden shoots harvested from blackthorn bushes in the spring. Long regarded as a homemade delight to savor with family and friends, the exact regional recipes have been many and varied. KiKi is also the nickname commonly used for this drink when inviting somebody for a quick late-afternoon or before-dinner apertif. One would say, “Come have a KiKi with me!”

For the first time ever, Heavenly Spirits offers two exceptional examples of this apéritif with both a red and a white version. The white KiKi is made with the addition of pear juice harvested from the local Vendée farmers’ co-op.

As a relatively low ABV, fruit balanced sipper, “KiKi” can be enjoyed chilled at apéritif time with family and friends, used in cocktails or a long drink. It also pairs well with desserts, especially fruit tarts or pies. It is traditionally served chilled in a small Duralex glass, which is also referred to as a “KiKi glass.” These KiKi glasses will soon be available for purchase on the Heavenly Spirits website or at a few of their upcoming tasting events.

For more information on KiKi Vendéen, visit www.heavenlyspirits.com.

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