Hans Reisetbauer Apricot Eau de Vie is an Austrian apricot brandy distilled from biodynamically grown apricots and rested at least three years in stainless steel. It is bottled at 42% ABV (84 proof) and captures the pure essence of ripe apricot.

The Story of Reisetbauer Apricot

Hans Reisetbauer is one of Austria’s most celebrated fruit distillers, working in Axberg in Upper Austria. Axberg is too rainy to grow great apricots, so Hans sources Klosterneuburger and Hungarian Best apricots from his close friend, the acclaimed winemaker Bernhard Ott, who grows them biodynamically in Wagram, Lower Austria. Starting in July, the trees are picked six times over about six weeks so only perfectly ripe fruit is used. The apricots are pitted and fermented right away at a precise 19°C (66°F) for 8 to 10 days, then distilled twice in a Christian Carl copper pot still. It takes about 16 kilograms of apricots to make a single liter.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: White pepper and fresh apricot flesh on a surprisingly floral, delicate nose
• Palate: Silky and warming, with ripe apricot and jasmine tea
• Finish: Gentle nutmeg spice

How to Enjoy

Serve it at cool room temperature in a small tulip or eau-de-vie glass to let the aromas open. It is a classic digestif after dinner or alongside a fruit dessert.

Product Details

• Brand: Hans Reisetbauer
• Type: Apricot Eau de Vie (fruit brandy)
• Fruit: Klosterneuburger and Hungarian Best apricots, biodynamically grown
• Origin: Axberg, Austria
• Rested: Minimum 3 years in stainless steel
• ABV / Proof: 42% ABV / 84 proof
• Size: 375ml

FAQ

What is the ABV of Hans Reisetbauer Apricot Eau de Vie?
It is bottled at 42% ABV, which is 84 proof.

How many apricots go into a bottle?
About 16 kilograms of apricots are needed to make one liter.

How should I serve apricot eau de vie?
At cool room temperature in a small tulip glass, as an after-dinner digestif.

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