Rowanberry Eau de Vie

• Rowanberry eau-de-vie produced by Hans Reisetbauer in Axberg, Austria
• Distilled from wild harvested rowanberries sourced from the Mühlviertel region of upper Austria at over 700 meters above sea level as well as from the Czech Republic
• Rowanberries are harvested in autumn and undergo a 12-day fermentation at 18.5 °C (65 °F)
• Distilled twice in a Christian Carl copper pot still
• Rested for a minimum of 3 years in stainless steel
• Earthy and floral with notes of cherry, almond, angelica root, and horseradish with faint allspice on the nose; the palate is elegant and refined, but punchy with cherry, violet, and orange blossom on a very floral finish; vaguely reminiscent of kirshwasser
• 41.5% ABV

It takes 33 kg (nearly 73 lbs) of rowanberries to produce a single liter of Hans Reisetbauer Rowanberry Eau-de-Vie. Also known as Mountain Ash, this classic Austrian eau-de-vie just so happens to be Hans’ favorite expression out of his entire range of eaux-de-vie!

Tasting Notes

Perhaps the most classic Austrian eau-de-vie in the entire lineup, this rowanberry eau-de-vie is produced by Hans Reisetbauer in Axberg, Austria. The rowanberry, a member of the Mountain Ash family also known as a vogelberry, is a small berry with a large seed and a flavor reminiscent of almond. The berries are wild harvested by hand in autumn and sourced from over 700 meters above sea level in the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria, as well as the Czech Republic. After harvesting, the berries are destemmed and fermented for 12 days between 16–17 °C (60–63 °F).

Distilled twice in a Christian Carl copper pot still and rested for 3 years, it takes 35 kg (over 77 lbs) of ripe rowanberries to produce one liter of eau-de-vie. Earthy and floral with notes of cherry, almond, angelica root, and horseradish with faint allspice on the nose. The palate is elegant and refined, but punchy with cherry, violet, and orange blossom on a very floral finish vaguely reminiscent of kirschwasser. This beautiful eau-de-vie just so happens to be Han’s favorite expression of his entire range of eaux-de-vie. 41.5% ABV.

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