Chambord is a 16.5% abv raspberry liqueur modeled after a liqueur produced in the Loire Valley of France during the late 17th century
. The Chambord product brand has been owned and produced by the Brown-Forman Corporation since 2006
. The liqueur is made from red and black raspberries, Madagascar vanilla, Moroccan citrus peel, honey, and XO cognac
. Chambord is known for its unique flavor and versatility in cocktails
. The Chambord brand was developed in 1982 by Norton "Sky" Cooper at his family's cordial company
. The liqueur is bottled in a spherical bottle, and until mid-2010, it came with a metallic gold plastic lettered 'belt' around the middle and a crown atop its lid
. In the U.S. market, the manufacturer began using a different bottle design in summer 2010, with modifications to the belt, lid, and other elements
. Chambord has received positive reviews from various professional raters, and Proof66 has categorized it as a "First Tier" liqueur
. Some popular cocktails that feature Chambord include the French Martini, which is a combination of Chambord, vodka, and cranberry juice
