Faude's Fine Cucumber Brandy - 50CL

Germans do things properly. You know it. Quality rules in this part of the world and they won’t have their pants pulled down for price. To make it in Germany, your stuff has to be both quality and give value, otherwise you’re out. It’s not like that everywhere in the world.

Nestled deep in wine country of lower Baden-Wurttemberg, Faude have access to superb natural ingredients on their doorstep. A stone’s throw from the Rhine and the Swiss and French borders, it’s good country round here, prime terroir.

Faude’s brandies feature exceptional natural intensity, are additive free and truly represent value for small batch drinks of such uncompromising agricultural fidelity.
Recipients of massive critical acclaim, even hard to please judges usually score them in the 90-95 range.  What are you waiting for?

Faude Feine Cucumber Spirit is an intense, crisp distillation capturing pure garden freshness in a 50CL bottle at 40% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Fresh, strong, aromatic summer salad courtesy of pristine cucumbers from Reichenau Island in Lake Constance. Crisp, refreshing and strong, with an aroma and flavour that knows no bounds.  Unbeatable on a warm afternoon.

Estate History and Distilling Methods

An erstwhile winemaker, Florian Faude crossed to distilling with bombastic effect.

Intensely scrutinised botanical selections are steeped in pure alcohol before undertaking rapid distillation, retaining a kindly intense make up, completely without the need for artificial sweeteners or additives. It’s the real deal.

Serving and Cocktail Suggestions

•    Pure or On Ice: Chill slightly to let the vibrant vegetal aromas shine on their own.
•    Cucumber Tonic (GT): Combine 4 cl of the spirit with 10 cl of premium tonic water over ice, garnished with a fresh slice of cucumber and a sprig of dill.
•    French Maid Cocktail: Shake with fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and a touch of sugar syrup, then strain over crushed ice.

Food Pairing Matches

•    Fresh goat's cheese or creamy ricotta on crusty sourdough crostini.
•    Light smoked salmon canapés with dill and lemon zest.
•    Crisp summer green salads featuring avocado and citrus dressings.