Ferdinand’s Saar Quince Vodka

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Facts
  • Sugar levels of the quince are measured with each crop to provide balance year-to-year
  • Each vintage may vary in color and in taste
Tasting Notes
  • Aroma of ginger tea and herbs
  • Bobs of vanilla with a touch of juniper
  • Bits of rose with a finishing burst of tart pear and apple
Serving Recommendations
  • Slightly chilled
  • Pair with mild cheese
  • In a Gin and Tonic
Awards
  • DOUBLE GOLD; BEST OF SHOW, FLAVORED VODKA WSWA 2019
  • PLATINUM, 96 POINTS International Review of Spirits 2018
  • SILVER LA Int’l Spirits Competition 2016
  • 92 POINTS, BEST KABINETT WINE OF THE YEAR Gault Millau 2013

The Fruit of Aphrodite

2018 BEST FLAVORED VODKA, SUPERLATIVE

– Tastings.com

Production Process

Wheat, Rye, and Spelt
[ Grains + Yeast + Water ]

Fermentation

Copper Pot Still, 50% alc/vol
1st Distillation

Hybrid copper pot still with 4-step column*, 94%alc/vol
2nd Distillation

Ferdinand’s Neutral Grain Spirit

Washed, skin on
Pressed local quince + Ferdinand’s Neutral Grain Spirit

8 weeks Maceration

2011 Rausch Vineyard Kabinett**
Zilliken Estate Riesling

Filtered

Ferdinand’s Saar Quince Vodka

*Engineered by Master Distiller, Andreas Vallendar
**Kabinett classified wine is made from fully ripened grapes of the main harvest, typically picked in September, and are usually made in a light style.

Turtle Toe

Ingredients

1 ¾ oz Ferdinand’s Saar Quince Vodka
1 oz Grüner Veltliner Wine
¾ oz Sugar Syrup
Fresh Tarragon
Lemon Wheel

Instructions

Muddle tarragon and build with crushed ice
Pour ingredients into glass and stir
Garnish with a tarragon sprig and lemon wheel

Quince Apple Fizz

Ingredients

1 ¾ oz Ferdinand’s Saar Quince Vodka
1 oz Lemon Juice
¾ oz Sugar Syrup
Apple Cider

Instructions

Stir Ferdinand’s Saar Quince Vodka, lemon juice, and sugar syrup with ice
Pour into a highball glass with ice
Top with Apple Cider