333 Zwetschge Hafele Brand - 333 Hafele Plum Brandy 45 % vol
The Prune Plum Brandy from Austria
The distillate from plums is considered to have a particularly strong taste, and only the best fruits from the region are used in the production of this fine spirit. The decisive factor for quality is the well-balanced sugar-acid-ratio that the fruit develops due to the special climatic conditions. Harvested fully ripe by the fruit growers, the plums are first stalked and pitted. When removing the pits, care must be taken not to damage them; otherwise, bitter substances are released that would affect the taste of the distillate. After mashing the fruit, it rests for some time in the fermentation tank until it has reached the right maturity for distilling. Due to the multi-stage distillation vacuum process, a delicate distillate of extraordinary flavour is produced.
The plum distillate from stoneware
At this stage, the distillate is still a long way from being ready to drink. In order to enhance the typical, well-balanced, round aroma of our brandies, we store them in stoneware for several years. Stone fruit, such as the plum, matures for a little longer than pome fruit – between three and six years. Only then can it be diluted to drinking strength and bottled.
The taste of the prune plum Hafele is distinctly full-bodied and intense. On the nose, there is a powerful spiciness paired with a slight sweetness; on the palate, the full-bodied texture of the fruit unfolds, accompanied by fine spicy notes. These continue into the long finish, leaving an almost velvety impression towards the end.
Enjoyment recommendation: Enjoy Hafele Prune Plum Brandy at room temperature, ideally in a bulbous Hafele glass.
