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Oberosterreich
Categories: Floral/Herbal/Amaro Liqueurs, Fruit Liqueurs, Fruit Brandy, Rum/Rum Liqueurs
Oberösterreich is one of nine states (Bundesländer) in Austria, forming a portion of its northern border with the Czech Republic (Bohemia) and Germany (Bavaria). Also known as Upper Austria, its landscape is one of the country’s most dramatic, incorporating rivers; the spring-fed lakes of Salzkammergut region; and the densely wooded Kobernaußer forest, as well as the alpine mountains and foothills for which Austria is revered. Linz is its capital city. With its altitude, soils and continental temperature variations, most of the region is unsuitable for the vine. Instead, Oberösterreich is renowned for its cheeses, hops, vegetables and orchard fruits: apples, pears, cherries and apricot. Some of the country’s most celebrated eau-de-vies and fruit brandies are made here.
Floral/Herbal/Amaro Liqueurs
Rothman & Winter Crème de Violette
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich 20.0% ABV
20.0% ABV
Among the native wildflowers found in the Alps are the Queen Charlotte and March Violets. Rothman & Winter Crème de Violette captures their fragrance and taste on a robust brandy base. This is a true expression, without any added vanilla or fruit, working as the magical bridging ingredient in so many classic cocktails. Enjoy this liqueur in classics such as the Aviation or Blue Moon, or with dry or sweet sparkling wines. Full details
Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich 32.0% ABV
32.0% ABV
For three generations the Purkhart family has produced this all-natural walnut liqueur from the same family recipe, renowned for its balance and exceptionally smooth finish. Each summer the Purkhart family picks fresh green walnuts from wild stands of the delicate “Weinsberg” variety near the village of Sankt Peter in der Au. These walnuts steep for months in grape brandy and for the last month with a variety of spices and alpine botanicals. The result is a rich and flavorful walnut liqueur that is not overly sweet, perfect after dinner, in coffee, cream, or egg drinks. Full details
Fruit Liqueurs
Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich 24.0% ABV
24.0% ABV
Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur combines juice from the seasonal harvest of Austria’s famed Klosterneuberger apricots with an eau-de-vie produced from this same fruit. Destillerie Purkhart selects its apricots each season from family orchards in the Danube Valley and surrounding regions. Use wherever “apricot brandy” or “apricot-flavored brandy” appears in a recipe, drink with sparkling wine or wheat beer, or substitute for triple sec for a Margarita variation. Full details
Rothman & Winter Orchard Cherry Liqueur
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich 24.0% ABV
24.0% ABV
In the realm of cherries, the sour Weichsel varieties found in and around Austria stand out for their vivid flavors and fine balance of the sweet and tart. This liqueur combines juices from the seasonal harvest of Weichsel cherries of farms in Lower Austria with an eau-de-vie produced from the same fruit. By avoiding the use of spice or vanilla, Rothman & Winter Orchard Cherry provides a clear, bright cherry flavor to mixed drinks, sparkling wine, wheat beer, dark beer, espresso, or desserts. Full details
Rothman & Winter Orchard Pear Liqueur
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich 24.0% ABV
24.0% ABV
Rothman & Winter Orchard Pear Liqueur combines juice from the seasonal harvest of Williams Pears with an eau-de-vie produced from the same fruit. The resulting liqueur captures the great aromatic of fresh pears, yet without the excessive sweetness of other producers. Destillerie Purkhart selects its pears each season from orchards in both South Tirol (Alto Adige) and the Danube Valley. Mix with flavorful white spirits, or drizzle into sparkling wine, wheat beer or soda. Full details
Rothman & Winter Orchard Peach Liqueur
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich 24.0% ABV
24.0% ABV
The Oststeiermark region boasts a variety of peaches, including the Roter Ellerstadter, Weinberg and Haven. The liqueur combines juices from the seasonal harvest of these peaches with an eau-de-vie produced from the same fruit. The result captures not just the fragrant aromas of fresh peaches but also the natural acidity and a touch of the peach bitter. Delicious with soda water, wheat beer, or sparkling wine; stunning in mixed drinks with bourbon, rye or rum. Full details
Rothman & Winter Orchard Elderberry Liqueur
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich 24.0% ABV
24.0% ABV
The berries in this liqueur come from territory in Austria ranging from southwest Steiermark to the Seewinkel district in Burgenland, in alpine valleys and meadows at altitudes of 250 to 700 meters. Rich elderberries provide the underlying foundation, accented by rowanberries, red currants and aronia berries. A flavorful base of rowanberry eau-de-vie imparts marzipan aromas. Delicious with club soda or sparkling wine; also stunning mixed with white rum, blanco tequila or gin. Full details
Rothman & Winter Orchard Quince Liqueur
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich 24.0% ABV
24.0% ABV
COMING SOON Rothman & Winter Orchard Quince Liqueur combines fresh-pressed quince juice with fine quince eau-de-vie, both produced from the October harvest in alpine valleys throughout the region. Enjoy the vivid aromas and tastes of quince, a fruit that offers notes of apple, pear, bright citrus, honey, and rose. Sweet, tangy and floral, it's delicious mixed with soda, green tea, sparkling wine, agave spirits, or gin, and brings a welcome tartness and acidity to cocktails. Full details
Fruit Brandy
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
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
Rum/Rum Liqueurs
St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
Austria ➜ Oberosterreich (Jamaica) 22.5% ABV
22.5% ABV
Allspice is a critical element of tropical drinks and cuisine. The berry, called “pimento” in Jamaica, gets its modern name from its flavors of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram is a traditional preparation made with smoky Jamaican pot-still rum. Famous with bourbon in the Lion’s Tail. Use Allspice Dram in rum punches, as the base note of numerous tropical drinks, in mulled wine or the seasoning for sangria. Great with grapefruit or pineapple juice drinks and in coffee. Full details