Old Apricot

Apricots – known as Marillen in Austria – produce a particularly distinctive distillate when harvested fully ripe. The Birkenhof distillery in the Eifel region distills its Old Apricot brandy from hand-picked fruit and then ages the distillate in wooden barrels – hence the "Old" in the name.

In the glass, a golden distillate with aromas of dried apricot, almond, and a hint of vanilla. The finish is smooth and long. Serving temperature: 16–18 °C – the fruit notes are best enjoyed slightly warmed.

Neat in a nosing glass as a digestif, with almond pastries or dark chocolate. A harmonious accompaniment to desserts with peach, apricot or marzipan.