Prinz Alte Kirsche (70cl, 41%)

A fruit brandy from the Fein-Brennerei Prinz in Hörbranz, Austria. It is made from hand-picked sweet and sour cherries from the Leiblachtal orchard, which are quickly processed, destemmed, pitted, mashed and distilled by the fine distillation method. The distillate matures for several years before dried fruit adds further fruit sweetness, accompanied by a fine wood note. The 700ml bottle contains the spirit at 41% ABV. On the nose it is intensely fruity with a pronounced, gentle sweetness. The palate centres on the full flavour of ripe cherries and holds for a long time. The finish is long and mild.