PLUM BRANDY Essence 20 ml

PLUM BRANDY Essence 20 ml

Plum brandy is the drink of hospitality. Wherever the plum trees stand thickest, every visitor is welcomed with a small glass of the household’s own clear fruit schnapps – a gesture that says more than words. Plum Brandy captures that tradition: a dry, powerful and fragrant spirit in which the whole plum gets to speak, from the sweet flesh to the almond-bitter stone.

You can tell a good plum brandy by the way it tastes of the whole fruit, not just of its sweetness. The gentle astringency of the skin, the ripeness of the flesh and the almond note of the stone should all be there. It is that completeness which gives the drink so much character for all its crystal-clear simplicity.

Colour & Appearance

The finished schnapps is water-clear and brilliant, without the faintest tint. The purity is part of the charm – all the character is in the aroma and the taste.

Nose

The nose is fruity and seductive. Ripe blue plums and plum jam meet a clear note of marzipan and bitter almond from the stone. There is also a little cherry, a floral nuance of plum blossom and a clean, warming spirit lift that carries the aromas out of the glass.

Palate

The palate is dry – this is a brandy, not a liqueur. The plum fruit strikes at once, ripe and concentrated, but with no sweetness to get in the way. Then comes the stone with its elegant almond bitterness, together with a hint of cinnamon and black pepper. The mouthfeel is clean and direct with a proper warmth, just as a real fruit schnapps should have. It is a flavour that feels handcrafted and honest.

Finish

The finish is long and warming. Plum skin, almond and a pure fruitiness remain in the mouth while the warmth spreads through the chest. The dry close means the schnapps never feels heavy; if anything, it sharpens the appetite.

How to Use

The essence is mixed with vodka or neutral spirit. 20 ml makes 750 ml of finished fruit schnapps. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• As a welcome schnapps in a small glass, at room temperature.
• Lightly chilled as an aperitif before a meal.
• With charcuterie, smoked meats and mature cheese.
• As a digestif with coffee after a hearty dinner.
• A splash in plum compote, plum tart or jam.

About the Essence

Plum Brandy is a fine choice if you appreciate clear fruit spirits and fancy trying something other than the usual schnapps styles. The essence is available in 20 ml, 280 ml, 1000 ml and 25 litres.

Serve it in small glasses, ideally tulip-shaped ones that gather the aroma. Room temperature brings out the fruit best of all, while light chilling gives a tauter, fresher experience. Try drizzling a little over a scoop of vanilla ice cream with fresh or oven-baked plums, too – a simple yet elegant dessert.