Marillenschnaps

Marillenschnaps, also called Marillenbrand, is a fruit brandy made from apricots.[1] It is mostly produced in the Wachau region of Austria, but similar apricot brandies are produced elsewhere. Many small orchards produce excellent home-made varieties of Marillenschnaps.

Marillen is an Austrian German and Bavarian term for apricots, which are known as Aprikosen in other German-speaking regions.

Marillenschnaps, like other spirit drinks in the European Union are regulated under Regulation (EU) 2019/787, which defines a spirit drink as an alcoholic beverage with a minimum alcoholic strength of 15% by volume and establishes rules for labelling and geographical-indication protection.[2]

Production

Marillenschnaps should be clear with a strong apricot aroma. Apricot fruit brandies are generally produced by double-distilling fermented apricot mash.[3][4] Its alcohol content should be close to 40% ABV. One hundred kilograms (220 lb) of ripe apricots will produce about eight litres (2 US gal) of Marillenschnaps.

Cultural use

Marillenschnaps is commonly served as a digestif in Austria and neighbouring regions. Fruit brandies in Central Europe are traditionally consumed after meals and are often associated with regional cuisine and hospitality.[5][6]

Apricot brandy may also be used in desserts and pastries.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Rothbaum, Noah (14 October 2021). The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-067040-5.
  2. ^ "Consolidated text: Regulation (EU) 2019/787". eur-lex.europa.eu. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
  3. ^ "Marillenschnaps | Local Apricot Brandy From Wachau". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  4. ^ "Apricot (brandy) liqueurs". www.diffordsguide.com. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  5. ^ "What Is Obstler Schnaps? Top 10 Best Deutscher & Austrian Schnapps". Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  6. ^ "Buy fruit brandy online | Honest & Rare". www.honest-rare.de. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  7. ^ "Austrian Specialities: From Pumpkinseed Oil to Sachertorte". www.austria.info. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
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