Schladerer Himbeergeist Wild Raspberry Brandy
Schladerer Himbeergeist Wild Raspberry Brandy is a 42% ABV (84 proof) German raspberry eau-de-vie — a "geist," meaning the raspberries are macerated in neutral spirit and redistilled in traditional copper pot stills, then bottled unaged and crystal clear. Fully ripe wild raspberries from the Carpathian heights, picked by hand, chilled immediately, and distilled in Staufen in the Black Forest. A 750mL bottle of pure raspberry essence. Order German brandy online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Unaged raspberry eau-de-vie (no sweetness, no oak)
- Fruit: Wild raspberries, hand-picked in the Carpathians
- Origin: Staufen, Black Forest, Germany — distilling since 1844
The Unsweetened Soul of the Raspberry
Himbeergeist is fruit spirit at its most honest: there is no aging, no sweetening, nothing to hide behind — just the volatile aromatics of the raspberry itself, captured by distillation. Schladerer chills its hand-picked wild raspberries immediately after picking, gets them to Staufen within two days, macerates them in neutral spirit, and runs them through traditional copper pot stills. What comes out is crystal clear and fabulously clean: fresh raspberry and raspberry jam with a faint green-leafy note on the nose, unctuous raspberry on the palate with hints of mint and basil, and a pure, cool, lingering aftertaste. See more Schladerer spirits, explore other fruit brandies, or try the sweetened Himbeer raspberry liqueur built on this very distillate.
Tasting Notes
Crystal clear with an aroma of fresh raspberry and raspberry jam, faint basil leaf underneath. The palate is unctuous raspberry — clean, fresh, and vivid — with green-leafy and mint nuances, closing on a pure, cool, lingering raspberry aftertaste with nutty stone-fruit hints.
How to Enjoy
Serve slightly chilled, neat, as a digestif — the classic German way. A small pour over raspberry sorbet is a revelation, and it lifts any cocktail that needs a true raspberry note.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "geist"?
A German fruit spirit made by macerating fruit in neutral spirit and redistilling it — unaged, unsweetened, and crystal clear.
Is Himbeergeist the same as Himbeer liqueur?
No. Himbeergeist is the 42% unsweetened distillate; Himbeer liqueur is a sweetened 28% liqueur built on Himbeergeist plus raspberry juice.
Should it be aged?
Never — aging would destroy the fresh raspberry aromatics. It's meant to be drunk clear and young.
When only true raspberry character will do, order Schladerer Himbeergeist Wild Raspberry Brandy online at Del Mesa Liquor — pickup or delivery across San Diego, CA.