HOLZER & HOLZER
Linz
Austria
Fernet Hunter is created by Raphael Holzer and Neville Kotewall - two friends who share a passion for quality food and drink. Raphael’s family history is embedded in alcohol production. His great grandfather was first introduced to the world of spirits with Fernet Stock in Trieste, Italy. He helped build the Stock empire and guided the company through adversity at every turn, including relocating to Linz, Austria during World War II.
Granit is the second generation of the original Fernet Hunter. It is dryer with increased bitter notes, very subtle sugar content and the unique blend of herbs and spices that provide a strong character and complexity to the true aromatic bitter.
Fernet Hunter
Style Fernet
ABV 29%
Production Fernet Hunter is a fresh take on a classic Italian bitter. Using a recipe that dates back to the early 1900’s, this aromatic spirit is made from a select combination of botanicals, including Arnica, Orrisroot, and Lavender, which are found in and around the Austrian town and forest of Brunnwald.
These herbs and spices are handpicked and dried during the hunting season, hence the name Fernet Hunter. Utilizing a low-temperature infusion method, the true essence of each ingredient is extracted, which gives Fernet Hunter its unique character and balance.
Tasting Note Dried orange, caramel, bitters and floral tones of heather and dried lavender. Spiced citrus on the nose with floral notes being more prominent on the palate. Smooth and lingering finish.
Size 70cl
Fernet Hunter Granit
Style Fernet
ABV 29%
Production Fernet Hunter Granit is the second generation of the original the true bitter Fernet Hunter. What separates Fernet Hunter Granit from the original recipe is its dryness, showcasing increased bitter notes, and decreased sugar content. In addition to Arnica, Orrisroot, and Lavender, Fernet Hunter Granit is also made with Chamomile, which provides a strong aromatic character and complexity to this unique bitter.
This second release was created in an attempt to capture the essence and dryness of granite. This was inspired on the solid granite rocks that can be found throughout Austria's Mühlviertel region - a part of the Bohemian massif that stretches from the Czech Republic to the Northern parts of Austria. To mimic these characteristics, the recipe foundation was altered by the addition of chamomile and by increasing the ratio of roots and slightly decreasing the aromas of lavender and arnica.
Tasting Note The notes on the nose are mellower and warmer, with soft chamomile, cooked lemon, vanilla, and orange jam. The palate is however drier and spiced with coating bitter flowers and chilli spice.
Size 70cl