Ziegler apricot brandy fruit brandy 43% alc by vol 0,70l NV

Report: Ziegler Apricot Brandy Fruit Brandy (43% vol.)

1st product description & basis:
Ziegler apricot brandy is a pure fruit brandy(not to be confused with liqueur). It is produced exclusively by fermenting and then distilling apricots. No sugar, flavourings, colourings or other additivesare added. The 43% vol. The 43% alcohol content is typical of high-quality brandies and allows a good fruit flavour with an appropriate shelf life.

2nd producer & tradition:
Produced by the Ziegler distilleryin Oberkirch (Renchtal, Black Forest). Ziegler is a renowned, family-run traditional distillery with over 100 years of experience in the production of fruit brandies and fine spirits. They attach great importance to handcrafted quality and regional raw materials.

3. raw materials & production (key to quality):

• Fruit: use of ripe, high-quality apricots(often special varieties). The quality of the fruit is decisive for the subsequent flavour. Ziegler favours the best, often hand-picked raw materials.

• Mash & fermentation: The fruit is pitted, crushed and fermented. Fermentation is controlled to ensure optimum flavour development.

• Distillation: The decisive step. Ziegler distils the brandy at least twice(often in small copper stills). This gentle process concentrates the fine apricot flavours and effectively separates unwanted fusel oils. The art lies in precisely cutting out the "middle cut" - the heart of the brandy with the purest flavours.

4. sensory description (typical profile):

• Colour: Clear, watery light (natural fruit brandies are uncoloured!).

• Aroma (nose):Intense, pure and elegant. Dominantly ripe apricot, often with notes of apricot jam, fresh fruit flesh, a delicate floral flavour and sometimes a fine bitter almond note (characteristic of apricot kernels). Alcohol is well integrated, not acrid.

• Flavour (palate):

  • Start: Soft and fruity onset, immediate apricot intensity.

  • Centre:Full, round fruit develops, remains very clean. Flavour of fresh and cooked apricots (jam, compote), often with a pleasant almond-like, slightly bitter depth (enhancing complexity, not negative).

  • Finish:Long-lasting, warm, but not burning. The fruit flavour ends slowly and cleanly, often with a slightly dry, almondy spiciness. The 43% vol. provides a pleasant, warming texture without being too dominant.

5th quality classification:
Ziegler apricot brandy belongs to the top class of German fruit brandies. This is reflected in:

• Purity & Focus: Very clear, unadulterated apricot flavours.

• Complexity & depth: Multidimensional flavours (fresh, concentrated, floral, almondy).

• Balance: Balanced ratio of fruit fullness, alcohol warmth and structure.

• Length: Long, persistent and clean finish.

• Craft: Traditional, careful production with the best raw materials.

6. use:

• Neat (recommended!): Enjoyed as a digestif after a meal at room temperature from a tulip or nosing glass to fully develop the flavours.

• With coffee: A classic combination in southern Germany.

• In the kitchen: To refine desserts (e.g. sabayon, fruit salad, ice cream), sauces or pastries.

• In cocktails: Sporadically in sophisticated cocktails where pure fruit flavours are desired (use sparingly, as it is high in alcohol and aroma).

7. price & target group:

• Is in the premium segment (typically €30-45+ for 0.5l, depending on retail and vintage).

• The target group are connoisseurs ofhigh-quality spirits who are prepared to pay for authentic craftsmanship and outstanding flavour experiences. An ideal gift for gourmets.

Conclusion:

The Ziegler apricot brandy fruit brandy (43% vol.) is an excellent representative of its kind. It impresses with its intense, pure and complex apricot fruit, careful craftsmanship in production and outstanding balance. It represents the art of German fruit brandy distilling at a high level. It is a must for lovers of fruity, clear brandies and offers an authentic, unadulterated flavour experience of the ripe apricot. A real gourmet brandy for special moments.