About the Producer
The Nusbaumer distillery is one of the more esteemed producers of eau-de-vies out there. It was established in 1947 by Joseph Nusbaumer in the Alsace region of France. Unfortunately there are very few details about the distillery itself out there but their website makes a point of the fact that they have 15 employees with an average experience level of 30yrs, highlighting the level of experience they have.
In addition to the more standard pear, cherry and plum brandies the distillery also produces some more specialty products like raspberry, black current and cumin spirits.
Detail
- Fermented from blue Quetsch or prune plums which are similar to Damson plums.
- Fermented with the stones for 3-4wks.
- Ferment is rested for 8wks before distillation
- Aged for an unspecified amount of time in stainless steel.
- 45% abv.
Nose
Reminds me of grape Kool-Aid for some reason. Not bad at all just a bit out of left field. Lots of plum flesh. Medium sweet and medium intensity. I like the nose a good bit.
Palate
Leans into the heavier, meatier parts of a plum. Lots of plums both fresh and prunes. Fully bodied with a syrupy, weighty texture. Very good.
Finish
Medium with meaty, heavy plum flesh.
Rating: 6
Overall
A very solid plum brandy. This may become my go to. It embraces the heavier, richer side of plum brandies and I’m here for it.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have.
5 | Good | Good
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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