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BLUME MARILLEN AUSTRIA For over 40 years the Purkhart family has produced this lovely eau-de-vie that embodies the apricot orchard in full bloom. Blume Marillan Apricot Eau-de-Vie 80PF / 750ML Famed for its delicate floral bouquet and a long, elegant finish. Over 9 lbs. of Klosterneuburger apri cots are distilled for each 750ML bottle. Un-aged fruit brandy best lightly chilled as a digestif. “Top EDV Producers - with Excellent Bottlings” Wine & Spirits ETTER SWITZERLAND, ZUG The name Etter is synonymous with Swiss Kirsch, made by the same family since 1870. In this bottle is distilled more than 10 pounds of fresh mountain cherries exclusively of the region surrounding Zug. Etter Kirsch AOP Zug Eau-de-Vie 82PF / 750ML Kirsch was the only expression produced by Etter until 1981, when the distillery started to expand its range. The brandies gently evolve for years in glass demijohns before bottling. This glass aging is essential to reveal the uncommon depth and richness of these spirits. The classic kirsch eau-de-vie is produced using small, black cherries sourced from the best locations around Lake Zug. MASSENEZ FRANCE, ALSACE Founded in 1870 in Alsace, Distillerie G. E. Massenez is one of the last family-owned firms dedicated to the production of traditional, top-quality eau de vie and liqueurs. Born in a family of distillers from father to son, G.E. Massenez with his exceptional savoir-faire continues with success the traditional art of distilling eau de vie which is still particularly alive in the Ville region on Alsace. Massenez Poire Williams Pear Brandy w/ Juicy and mouthwatering, with lots of bold fruit on the palate plus a subtle flick of vanilla, this Williams pear brandy would make a lovely dessert accompaniment or after-dinner sip. Gift-worthy presentation includes a pear-shaped bottle with a whole pear imprisoned inside. 98pts “Top 100 Spirits 2015” Wine Enthusiast Massenez Kirsch Vieux Cherry Brandy 80PF / 750ML The Kirsch eau-de-vie is a clear brandy made from double distilling the fermented juice of small black Morello cherries. A clean and well-made eau-de-vie with cherry from the fruit and faint almond notes. 4-1/2 Stars Difford’s Guide Pear Bottle 80PF / 750ML

POLI DISTILLERIE ITALY, VENETO Jacopo Poli is known to be one of the top distillers in the world, it just so happens that the spirits he makes most is grappa. They sit at the foot of the Dolemite mountains, and just over those hills sits the areas of Germany and Alsace most known for making fruit eau de vies. These fruit brandies are a true expression of his distilling genius. Poli Distillerie Arzente Brandy 80PF / 375ML / 1.75L A fine 10-YO, single-vintage brandy distilled from wine made from Trebbiano di Soave, low in alcohol, tannins and acidity, It combines the aromas of Trebbiano with toasty notes from oak maturation; smooth, mouth filling and elegant. Poli Distillerie Ciliegie 80PF / 750ML A clear fruit brandy made from white Durona cherries in the Marostics Hills in the Veneto. Aromatic with notes of cherry blossom and almonds and smooth on the palate. The fruit was fermented in stainless steel tanks before distillation, then aged for at least six months in stainless steel. Poli Distillerie Lamponi 80PF / 750ML A clear brandy with aromas of wild red raspberries from the mountains of Friuli-Venezia-Giulia. On the palate, it is warming, full-bodied and sensual with a smooth finish.

PURKHART AUSTRIA Purkhart Poire William Eau-de-Vie 80PF / 750ML

Purkhart Pear Williams Brandy uses only “Williams” pears from South Tirol, whose pears are prized for their opulent, creamy ripe fruit fragrance. For over 40 years the Purkhart family has produced this delicate and beautifully balanced eau-de-vie to an exacting standard. “Top EDV Producers” Wine & Spirits

MISS ALL IN INGREDIENTS 3 cl Williams Pear Eau-de-Vie Massenez® 2 cl Blackberry Creme de Mure 8 cl of cranberry juice. DIRECTIONS Put ice in a shaker, Shake, and serve in a long drink glass. Decorate with a brochette of Griottines®

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