Fassbind Les Eaux de Vie Raspberry Himbeergeist
Fassbind Les Eaux de Vie Raspberry Himbeergeist is Switzerland in a bottle — a true raspberry eau-de-vie (geist) at 43% ABV, made by macerating fresh Central Swiss raspberries for six weeks, double-distilling in copper pot stills, and resting the spirit at least two years in stainless steel before bottling — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% vol (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL (US format; Swiss domestic bottle is 700mL)
- Style: raspberry eau-de-vie / fruit spirit (geist) — unaged, no wood
- Production: 6-week raspberry maceration, double copper-pot distillation, min. 2 years in stainless steel
- Producer: S. Fassbind AG, Oberarth, Schwyz, Switzerland — founded 1846, billed as the country's oldest still-functioning distillery
- Awards: Gold — World Spirits, Klagenfurt 2014; Gold — DistiSuisse 2013/2014 (importer-reported)
Switzerland's Oldest Distillery, in Raspberry
S. Fassbind has distilled in Oberarth since 1846, and the Les Eaux de Vie line is the house's core craft: whole ripe raspberries from the Central Switzerland/Rigi region macerated in spirit, then distilled to capture the fruit's essence without a drop of sweetening. The two-year steel rest rounds the edges without touching wood. Explore more Fassbind, or browse the store's liqueur and spirits shelves.
Tasting Notes
Strong and crisp on the nose — fresh, ripe raspberries with hints of honey. The palate is soft, dry, and fresh with a light sweetness, building to a long, fruity, opulent finish (per the Preiss Imports sell sheet).
How to Enjoy
Serve as a digestif — chilled or at room temperature. A splash of still water opens the fruit, and it pairs beautifully after a fruit-forward meal rather than with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Himbeergeist?
Himbeergeist ("raspberry spirit") is a German-style eau-de-vie: fresh raspberries are macerated in neutral spirit and distilled, producing an unaged, unsweetened fruit spirit — it is not a liqueur.
What is the ABV of Fassbind Raspberry Himbeergeist?
43% ABV (86 proof), verified on the importer's 750mL sell sheet.
Who makes Fassbind eaux-de-vie?
S. Fassbind AG of Oberarth, Schwyz, Switzerland, founded in 1846 — described by its importer as the country's oldest still-functioning distillery.
Is Himbeergeist aged?
No — it rests at least two years in stainless steel tanks, never in wood, so the raspberry character stays bright and clear.
A true raspberry spirit, distilled not flavored: order Fassbind Raspberry Himbeergeist online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.