No 405 Moldavian walnut - spirit

The Germanic tribes referred to the neighboring peoples with Romanic roots as "Welschen". These had brought them into contact with the walnut, to which they gave the name "Welschnuss" to distinguish it from the native hazelnut, from which the German name "Walnuss" goes back.

The walnut tree rightly bears the Latin species epithet "regia" for "royal", as it is a true miracle tree: its leaves are used as a traditional herbal medicine for baths and compresses due to their tannin content, the green walnut shells are also used to make liqueurs and as a hair dye, and the cold-pressed oil from its kernels is used in the kitchen and cosmetics industry. Last but not least, the delicious walnut kernels are enjoyed as a versatile and healthy food.

In the fertile black soil of Moldova, walnut trees thrive magnificently and adorn the landscape in seemingly endless walnut avenues. This is where we sourced the organic walnuts for our special walnut spirit, whose aromas are based on various aliphatic alcohols and aldehydes, which are produced by the oxidative breakdown of the polyunsaturated fatty acids contained in the walnuts. We recommend it for pure enjoyment, for salad dressings and desserts or for mixing.