Damascus Plum Brandy “Damassine AOP”

Aquavitaine Damassine AOP is a speciality of the Swiss Jura. It is produced from a fruit called damasson rouge, a small wild plum with a multifaceted perfume, which legend has it was brought to the Ajoie region by crusaders returning from Damascus.

In August, the tree drops these small ripe fruits, which are harvested daily in specially prepared nets over a period of about four to five weeks. More than 100 plants are needed to obtain one kilo of fruit, and about 900 to distil 1 litre of Damassine eau-de-vine on Saint Martin’s Day.

Damassine AOP eau-de-vie is the ambassador of the entire Ajoie region. The scent of wild plum is dominant and herbaceous and bitter almond accents are always present. All the fruit comes from the estate, and in particular from the orchards of Fregiécourt, Cornol and Porrentruy. They are processed in strict compliance with AOP specifications and distilled at Cornol. Damassine AOP is only sold one year after its distillation, but we usually offer two- or three-year-old products that have reached optimal ageing qualities.

Alcohol content: 42%