{"product_id":"raritas-marillen-likoer-500ml","title":"Raritas – Apricot Liqueur","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eRaritas Apricot Liqueur by Lantenhammer from fully-ripened apricots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eRaritas Apricot Liqueur by Lantenhammer is an apricot liqueur made from hand-picked apricots from the Vinschgau valley, the Bergeron region of southern France, and Hungary. It was awarded gold at the Meininger's International Spirits Award 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaritas Apricot Liqueur\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fruit-forward liqueur from the Lantenhammer distillery in Upper Bavaria, with 25 percent alcohol in a 500 ml bottle. \"Marille\" is the Austrian name for apricot, and three origins are brought together here to give the fruit depth rather than just sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--nl--\u003ch3\u003eRadiant amber with a hint of marzipan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the liqueur glows with an amber hue, and the fragrance is captivatingly vibrant: ripe apricot with a subtle almond note in the background. The amber color is not just a visual detail, but evidence that whole fruits were used rather than syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the sweet and sour fruit of fully-ripened apricots unfolds, accompanied by those slightly nutty stone fruit notes that are typical of high-quality apricot distillates. The mouthfeel remains soft and rounded, and the impression of the fruit lingers for an unusually long time. You can clearly taste marzipan, even though no marzipan is involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncidentally, this almond note is not an ingredient, but a matter of kinship. Apricot, almond, peach, and cherry are botanically related, and the pit of the apricot holds the very aroma we associate with marzipan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--nl--\u003ch3\u003eAs a Gimlet on ice or in a Spritz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChilled and served neat, the apricot liqueur displays the most fruit, and it requires no more than a small glass as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the bar, it works as a Gimlet with gin over ice, and topped with Prosecco, it becomes a spritz for a summer evening. In the kitchen, it pairs well with fruit salad, quark dishes, and desserts with dark chocolate, where the apricot balances the bitterness of the cocoa. A splash over vanilla ice cream is also enough when you need something quick that still looks elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--nl--\u003ch3\u003eThree origins for one fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApricots taste very different depending on where they ripen, which is why fruits from three different locations are combined for this liqueur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apricots from the South Tyrolean Vinschgau provide clear acidity, while the sun-ripened, sweet fruits from the high-altitude Bergeron region in southern France offer an intense fragrance. Added to this are Hungarian \"Rose Apricots,\" which contribute color and a distinct floral quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single origin could not achieve this. If you use only the sweet fruits, the liqueur becomes flat; if you use only the acidic ones, it becomes too sharp. Only the blend provides the depth that carries you beyond the first sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll three varieties are harvested by hand at the right time, as an apricot's window of optimal aroma is open for only a few days. Distiller Christina Kölbl composes the \"heart\" of the distillate at the Tegernsee palace distillery and lets it mature into a liqueur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the way, \"Marille\" is not just a prettier word for apricot. In Austria and South Tyrol, it traditionally refers to smaller, more aromatic varieties, and that is exactly what this is about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jury of the Meininger publishing house awarded the result a gold medal in 2025. If you would like to try more, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/raritas-johannisbeer-likoer-500ml\"\u003edark Cassis\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/raritas-bergamotte-orangen-likoer-500ml\"\u003ecitrusy Bergamot Orange Liqueur\u003c\/a\u003e are available in the same series. You can find the entire \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lantenhammer\"\u003eassortment from Schliersee\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lantenhammer","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":53073629282638,"sku":"023LAN0008","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/raritas-marillen-likoer-lantenhammer.jpg?v=1751007676","url":"https:\/\/norgutes.com\/en\/products\/raritas-marillen-likoer-500ml","provider":"nur Gutes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}