Zwetschgenbrand BIO - Feingeisterei (50cl, 40%)

Zwetschgenbrand BIO from Feingeisterei is an organic plum eau de vie from Germany. Fully ripe double house plums from the Altes Land form the base, with flesh, skins and stones macerated together; the stones contribute a fine bitter almond note. After four weeks of cool fermentation, the mash is slowly distilled in a wood-fired copper still, with heads and tails carefully separated. It is made in small batches, without additives or added sugar, and is bottled at 40% in a 50cl bottle. The nose combines juicy plums with a smoky note, with a hint of cinnamon blossom preceding dark chocolate. The palate is very intense, with pronounced plum flavour. The finish is velvety and mild, showing an almost salty note.