Ziegler No.1 Wild Cherry Edition 43% alc. by vol. 0,7l 'Special Filling'

€245.00*

Contents: 0.75 Liter (€326.67* / 1 Liter)

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Product number: JHW-5977

Filling level into neck, label and capsule good.

Product information

Specialist report: Ziegler sour cherry brandy 43% vol (Colourline Edition, 0.70 l)

Precision craftsmanship meets design: a top-class sour cherry distillate

The Ziegler sour cherry brandy 43% from the Colorline series combines the art of distillation with modern aesthetics. As a single-variety brandy made from late cherries, it represents the Allgäu philosophy of flawless fruit spirits - without added sugar, colourings or artificial flavourings.

1. production doctrine & raw material quality

Parameters	Details
Fruit base	Late marrons (Prunus cerasus) from controlled orchards (>600m above sea level), hand-picked when fully ripe (July).
Maceration	4-week spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts → development of complex acidity structures.
Distillation	Double copper pot still distillation using the bain-marie method (indirect heating) → Preservation of volatile aromas.
Alcohol strength	43% vol. - Optimal balance between flavour transport and drinkability.
Maturation	6 months in glass-lined steel tanks → pure fruit without the influence of wood.
Colourline special feature	Design bottle with coloured signet (here: ruby red) - limited edition for the fine wine trade.

2. sensory profile

Aspect	Characteristics
Colour	Clear, slightly silvery shimmering colour (typical of unsweetened cherry brandies).
Nose	Dominant primary note: Freshly burst sour cherry with a characteristic bitter almond note (cyanhydrin note). Background: cherry stone, wet lime wood, delicate clove.
Palate	Attack: Invigorating acidity (like cherry juice) with mineral sharpness. Development: Juicy fruit fullness (ripe Morelle), underpinned by almond marzipan and granite tannins. Alcohol: Perfectly integrated - no burnt notes.
Finish	Long (25+ sec.), dry with a lingering cherry stone bitter almond and cooling mint effect.

Sensory unique selling point:

"The art lies in preserving the natural acidity - it structures the fruit without dominating. Industrial products neutralise this with sugar."
(Source: Distillers' Association of Baden-Württemberg)

3. quality comparison vs. market standard

Criterion	Ziegler Colourline	Standard sour cherry
Acidity management	Natural fruit acidity preserved	Often neutralised (sugar/lime)
Flavour depth	Multi-layered (fruit/pit/wood)	One-dimensional ("artificial cherry")
Texture	Juicy and round due to mash level	Thin ("diluted juice")
Sustainability	Regional promotion of orchards	Mass cultivation (Eastern Europe)

4. recommendations for use

Pure (12°C): In a snifter (e.g. Rastal Sommeliers) to release the bitter almond flavour.
Gastronomy:
- Dessert: Drizzle on Black Forest gateau (replaces kirsch!)
- Savoury pairings: With duck breast or beef carpaccio (acidity cuts fat).
Cocktails:
- Kirsch Negroni: 3 cl Ziegler + 3 cl Campari + 3 cl vermouth rosso → serve with orange zest.
- Sour Brand Sour: 4 cl Ziegler + 2.5 cl lemon juice + 1.5 cl vanilla syrup + egg white.

5. market analysis

Factor	Valuation factor
Price position	Premium (€52-58/0.7l) → justified by hand-picking and distillation method.
Target group	Design-conscious spirits connoisseurs, starred restaurants, craft cocktail bars.
RRP	€54.90 (direct from the farm) / €58-65 in delicatessen shops (colourline surcharge).
Competition	Schladerer (AT) & Dettling (CH) - similar quality, but without a design focus.

6 Critical quality risks

⚠️ Sensory polarisation:

The natural bitter almond note (typical of stone fruit kernels) is misinterpreted as "artificial" by the untrained.
Solution: Clarification of amygdalin flavour in the accompanying material.

⚠️ Fruit variance:

Late marrons are subject to strong vintage fluctuations (acidity/sugar).
Ziegler approach: Selection of only optimal harvests - weak vintages are processed into vinegar.

⚠️ Colourline limitation:

Coloured glass makes level control difficult → Storage in original carton recommended.

Conclusion

Ziegler sour cherry brandy 43% (Colorline) sets new standards for modern cherry spirits. Through craftsmanship and discipline, it manages the feat of translating the characteristic acidity of the late morel into an elegant, multi-layered distillate architecture - without any sensory embellishment. The colourline bottle makes it an eye-catcher, but its content alone is convincing: a crystalline focus on the essence of the sour cherry, from the fruity attack to the almond-bitter finish. For bartenders, it is a tool for complex acidic cocktails; for purists, it is the antidote to sweetened "cherry waters".

"A spirit that proves it: True acidity is not a mistake, but the DNA of characterful cherries."
- FINE Spirits Magazine

🎯 Recommended purchase:

For connoisseurs: Tasting set with Ziegler sweet cherry brandy (contrast study).
For bars: As a premium ingredient in tart cocktails (replaces under-qualified cherry brandies).
As a gift: Colourline edition with engraved bottle (from €65 surcharge).

	Alcohol:	43
	Colour:	clear
	Country:	Germany
	Filling quantity:	750 ml
	Flavour:	fruity
	Grape variety:	Cherry
	Producer:	Ziegler
	Product type:	Spirits
	Region:	Freudenberg
	Type of wine:	Fires
	Vintage:	NV