Crème de Noisette (French Hazelnut Liqueur)

French-style hazelnut crème liqueur (crème de noisette) made by macerating real toasted hazelnuts on neutral spirit and sweetening to crème level (~250 g sugar per liter), typically 16-25% ABV. Pure hazelnut character — subdued shell aromatics, creamy hazelnut palate with light white-pepper spirity lift, and a buttery-hazelnut / white-chocolate finish. Distinct from Italian Frangelico-style hazelnut liqueur (which layers cocoa, vanilla, coffee, and Nutella-like praline over the nut character); c...