***** Highest Recommendation, F.Paul Pacult (Spirit Journal): "Clear as mineral water; pure and viscous. The perfume of orange pulp is delicate, alluring, and tart in the first two minutes of sniffing; after aeration the aroma turns much more dry peel-like; meaning oily and focused; fabulous, elegant, sophisticated bouquet. The palate entry is intensely orange peel-like, yet more sweet than bittersweet; the midpalate stage is deeply orangey, brisk and crisp, sweet and sublimely juicy. Finishes ideally citrusy/tart/astringent, then turns lithe and sweet.The benchmark of all orange flavored liqueurs/triple secs. None better. State of the art, period. After tasting a whole slew of competing triple sec/orange liqueurs over the last decade, it is abundantly clear as which brand is the gold standard. And I'm not even broaching the subject about using Cointreau as a necessary ingredient in margaritas."

Named to F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal 'Hall of Fame': "The perfect liqueur in every sense of the word. Delicious served on its own in a small glass and the indispensable ingredient in scores of legendary (Sidecar, Margarita) and contemporary cocktails (Cosmopolitan). Has weathered hundreds of imitators over the decades and when tasted side-by-side with its wannabes, it trounces all with startling conviction. A hallmark spirit of universal appeal. (Jun 2011)"

92 points Wine Enthusiast: "A classic, can't-go-wrong workhorse spirit that provides a versatile option for a wide range of cocktails. This clear liqueur has a bright, true orange scent with a hint of bitter orange on the aroma. The flavor mix is of candied orange slices and lightly bitter orange peel. The finish is warm and clean. Good balance. abv: 40%. (Feb 2012)"