Heimat Aperitivo (50cl, 15%)

An aperitif from Germany made in small batches by Heimat Distillers. Wine makes up 74% of the recipe and Heimat Gin a further 15%, with aromas from fruits and herbs obtained by natural extraction. It is bottled at 15% ABV in a 0.5 litre bottle without colouring. The fruity base gains a bittersweet counterpoint from herbs and spices. The nose shows ripe orange and grape, with blackcurrant. The palate combines thyme's herbal note with gentle ginger spice, grape sweetness and bitter notes, with a balanced mouthfeel. The finish is long, with herbal notes and a dry, spicy bitterness.