Terrativo Elderflower Nectar from Liba Spirits is a light, bright elderflower and lemon aperitif built on a gin distilled in the Austrian Alps, bottled at 40 proof (20% ABV).
Liba Spirits, co-founded by Colton Weinstein, is a nomadic distillery: it makes spirits in specific places around the world, spotlighting local ingredients and terroir. Elderflower Nectar was made in the Austrian Alps with host distillery Kuenz Naturbrennerei, from Austrian winter wheat and Austrian crab apple.
It starts as a gin, distilled with Italian juniper, lemon peel and orange peel along with Austrian rosemary, ginger, nutmeg and a number of other botanicals and spices. The gin rests for a year before being macerated with Austrian elderflower and more Italian lemon peel. After filtering, it is lightly sweetened and brought down in proof.
Its beautiful golden color comes entirely from the organic elderflowers: the other botanicals are distilled into the gin, leaving no color, and the blossoms are then infused to extract their delicate floral aroma and golden nectar color. Elderflower leads on the nose and palate, supported by lemon, delicate florals and smooth gin botanicals without sharp edges.
It is a lighter, refreshing alternative to the brand's Barrel Aged Bitter and made for spritzes. Try the house Rhinestone Spritz: 1 1/2 oz Elderflower Nectar, 2 oz sparkling wine and 2 oz soda water over ice, garnished with mint.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Elderflower, lemon peel.
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Palate: Floral elderflower, bright lemon, soft gin botanicals.
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Finish: Light and refreshing.
Specifications
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Producer: Liba Spirits (Terrativo), made at Kuenz Naturbrennerei, Austrian Alps
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Base: Gin from Austrian winter wheat and crab apple
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Botanicals: Juniper, lemon and orange peel, rosemary, ginger, nutmeg, organic elderflower
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Proof / ABV: 40 proof (20% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Make the Rhinestone Spritz with sparkling wine, soda and mint, or add a splash to a gin and tonic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the golden color come from?
Entirely from the organic elderflowers.
What is the base?
A gin distilled in the Austrian Alps and rested for a year.
How strong is it?
40 proof (20% ABV).
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