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Fruit Brandy
Fruit brandy, or eau-de-vie (eaux-de-vie in the plural; "water of life" in translation), is brandy made with any fruit apart from grapes. Most commonly, orchard fruits such as apples, pears, plums, cherries and blackberries are harvested, crushed and fermented, and the resulting must distilled twice. Most eaux-de-vie are bottled without ageing to preserve the integrity of the fruit character. These spirits are an important part of cultures in areas of Europe where production is most common and traditional.
Purkhart Pear Williams Eau-de-Vie
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich 40.0% ABV
40.0% ABV
The Purkhart Pear Williams Brandy uses only “Williams” pears from South Tirol (also known as Alto Adige or Südtirol), whose pears are prized for their opulent and creamy ripe fruit fragrance. Lively and stimulating on the palate, this eau-de-vie reveals a depth of pear flavor that carries well into the finish. Made only from distilled pears and water. Enjoy on its own, stir with dry vermouth for a perfumed Martini variation, or make uncommonly aromatic sour cocktails. 100% Reines Destillat Williamsbrand. Full details
Blume Marillen Apricot Eau-de-Vie
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich 40.0% ABV
40.0% ABV
Blume Marillen—”blossom of the apricot”—captures the lovely bouquet and taste of the Klosterneuburger apricot found in the Wachau region of the Danube Valley. The Destillerie Purkhart “Blume Marillen” is famed for its delicate floral bouquet and a long, elegant finish. More than 9 pounds of apricots are distilled for each 750ml bottle. For over 40 years the Purkhart family has produced this lovely eau-de-vie that embodies the apricot orchard in full bloom. Enjoy on its own, in an exuberant take on a French 75, or use to provide robust aromatics to stirred or shaken drinks. 100% reines Destillat aus Marillen. Full details
