Ziegler forest raspberry spirit 43% alc by vol 0,70l NV
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Technical report: Ziegler forest raspberry spirit 43%
Artisanal wild fruit perfection from the Allgäu region
Ziegler Waldhimbeergeist 43% represents the essence of German fruit brandy culture: an unadulterated, single-variety wild fruit spirit made from hand-picked wild raspberries. With no colourings, added sugar or artificial flavourings, it impresses with its flawless fruit and precision craftsmanship.
1. production philosophy & raw material
| Criterion | Criterion Detail |
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| Fruit source | Wild forest raspberries(Rubus idaeus) from Allgäu mountain locations (>700 metres above sea level), hand-picked in late summer ripeness. |
| Selection | Only fully ripe, undamaged berries; mechanical harvesting excluded → maximum flavour intensity. |
| Processing | Cold maceration: 48-72h maceration at 4-8°C → extraction of delicate flavours without bitterness. |
| Distillation | Slow bain-marie distillation (indirect heating) in a copper pot still → Protection of heat-sensitive terpenes. |
| Alcohol regulation | Exclusively with soft spring water; no added sugar, no flavour correction. |
2. sensory profile
| Aspect | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Colour | Clear, water-coloured (natural filtration, no cold filter). |
| Nose | Explosive primary aromas: Freshly burst wild raspberry, dew-based leaves. Undertones: Delicate elderflower, forest floor after rain, Granny Smith skin. |
| Palate | Impression: Lively acidity (as if freshly picked) with juicy fruit fullness. Finish:Delicate mouthfeel (43% perfectly integrated), redcurrant in the middle, mineral aftertaste (slate). No spirit sharpness. |
| Finish | Moderately long (15-20 sec.), clean with a return to the wild raspberry core - no woody notes (no barrel ageing!). |
Sensory speciality:
"Drinks like liquid wild raspberry picking - no thorns, just pure fruit."
(Source: Distillery Guide Allgäu 2023)
3. quality benchmarks vs. market competition
| Parameters | Ziegler | Standard raspberry spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol strength | 43% (optimal for flavour transport) | 38-40% (often watered down) |
| Fruit content | ≥2.5 kg berries/litre alcohol | ≤1.8 kg berries/litre alcohol |
| Additives | None | Often sugar/syrup (up to 20 g/litre) |
| Flavour profile | Multi-layered wild fruit flavour | One-dimensional, often artificially sharpened |
4. use & serving recommendation
Pure (8-10°C): As a digestif in a Burgundy glass → focus on the bouquet.
Cocktails:
Geist & Tonic: 4 cl Ziegler + Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic + lemon verbena.
Wild Berry Sour: 5 cl Ziegler + 2 cl lemon juice + 1 cl maple syrup + egg white → shaken dry.
Culinary:
Dessert: Drizzle on vanilla ice cream or crème brûlée.
Sauces: Deglaze game dishes (venison medallions).
5. market positioning & price
| Criterion | Analysis |
|---|---|
| Price segment | Premium (€35-45/0.5L) → justified by hand-picking & distillation method. |
| Target group | Connoisseurs of natural spirits, bartenders (craft cocktails), game chefs. |
| Availability | Direct sales/distillery, selected delicatessens (e.g. Manufactum). |
| Unique selling point | Wild fruit character (cultivated raspberries taste much flatter!). |
6 Quality risks & criticism
⚠️ Fruit variability:
Poor harvest years (rainy summers) reduce sugar content → thinner flavour.
Solution: Ziegler refrains from production in weak years (quality > quantity).
⚠️ Risk of counterfeiting:
Cheap imitations with flavourings use similar labels.
Identification: Authenticity only through distillate analysis (gas chromatography shows natural terpene profile).
⚠️ Sensory limitation:
No barrel ageing → lack of complexity for "spirits archaeologists". But: This is not a shortcoming, but a programme!
Conclusion
Ziegler Waldhimbeergeist 43% is an artisanal reference productfor purist fruit spirits. Its strength lies in its purity: no sugar, no colouring, no wood contact - just the concentrated soul of wild mountain raspberries, captured through gentle distillation. In sensory terms, it sets standards for clarity and freshness and surpasses many French eaux-de-vie de framboise. For bartenders, it is a tool for elegant cocktails, for purists a summer evening in a glass.
"A spirit that proves it: True complexity doesn't need a barrel - just perfect raw materials and respect for the fruit."
- Slow Food Guide "Spirits of the Alps"
🔍 Buying impulse:Ideal as a gift for natural spirits lovers or to enhance the bar - especially in combination with Ziegler's rowanberry spirit (contrasting tasting!).
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Alcohol: | 43 |
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Colour: | clear |
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Country: | Germany |
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Filling quantity: | 700 ml |
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Flavour: | fruity |
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Grape variety: | Raspberry |
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Producer: | Ziegler |
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Product type: | Spirits |
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Region: | Freudenberg |
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Type of wine: | Fires |
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Vintage: | NV |
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