Apricot (abricot) eau-de-vie

Reference

Alsace (France), Austria, Switzerland, Hungary

ABV40-45%
Sub-styles
AlsatianAustrian

Tasting Notes

Ripe apricot, apricot kernel, marzipan, honey, white flowers, stone fruit, dried apricot. Austrian Marille versions richer and more honeyed. Alsatian versions crisper and more mineral. The kernel/pit note distinguishes real eau-de-vie from flavored spirit.

Brand Guide

Well

Trimbach Abricot ($28-35)

Call

Massenez Abricot ($38-50)

Premium

Reisetbauer Marille ($55-72)

Top Shelf

Rochelt Marille ($95+). Reisetbauer sets the Austrian standard

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The Story

Stone fruit distilled to its aromatic core, capturing summer in a clear spirit.