Production places
Connections to water sources, peat places, maltings, cooperages, warehouses and maturation sites. Uncertain connections are labelled.
No documented production places are linked to this distillery yet.
History
Distillerie Bertrand was founded in Uberach in 1874 and is an artisanal distillery. On its 150th anniversary, the distillery highlights some of the most notable secrets from its house through a new Eaux-de-vie Héritage series. The Héritage series brings together traditional eau-de-vie with exceptional reserves, and the recipes are carefully selected to capture the essence of the distillery. The series revives iconic and local fruits and preserves the Bertrand method, which transmits knowledge and creates new delicate and powerful aromas. Best enjoyed on its own for finesse, in cocktails, or in baked goods.
Production
Distillerie Bertrand uses a Holstein copper column still. Distillation methods vary:
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Eaux-de-vie Héritage are distilled exclusively by maceration and distillation.
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Eaux-de-vie from various fruits (France, EU) are often distilled traditionally—in one or two passes.
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Specifically for their organic range, a palette of seven organic eaux-de-vie is described.
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Uberach Whisky d’Alsace is based on organic barley (bio malted barley mash) from the Rhine basin and the Alsace terroir, and is traditionally distilled in two runs in a Holstein copper alambic. The casks used for Uberach have previously been used for vin doux, and the subsequent whisky maturation thus yields multiple terroirs.
Products/Whisky Series
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Uberach Whisky d’Alsace: a whisky based on organic barley; bio malted barley mash; Alsace terroir; Holstein copper alambic; traditionally distilled in two passes.
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Uberach Single Cask: organic barley; two passes; Alsace; Holstein copper alambic.
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St Wendelin: a series inspired by Alsace and its terroir; Le Principal; Le Souffle; Le Souffle Marno-Calcaire; Le Souffle Volcanique; aging in casks with eau d’Uberach.
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Biersky: a unique blend of beer eau-de-vie and malt eau-de-vie; launched in 2013.
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Casks Couleurs: three colors – Jaune (Vin du Jura), Bleu (ancien barrique vin Rhône), Vert (Bourgogne/Alsace). Involves terroir and organic malted barley.
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Eaux-de-vie Héritage: raspberry, kirsch, mirabelle, Williams pear, aged prune, marc de Gewurztraminer, quetsch, and other fruits.
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Eaux-de-vie Bio: seven organic eaux-de-vie produced from organic fruits using two-pass distillation.
Visits/Experiences
There is no information in this material about tours or visits.
Philosophy
Distillerie Bertrand places emphasis on tradition and know-how; the Chapitre I Héritage, d’Alsace & d’ailleurs label expresses the desire to combine Alsace traditions with other French terroirs through carefully selected recipes and a patient craft approach.