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"Maple in Bloom" Schnapps
The first flavor of our Limited edition series was proposed to us by the Nature itself. One rarely stormy spring evening, blooming maple near our Distillery was stucked by lightning. One big branch of that maple was laying down on the ground and invited us to take the blossoms of maple, whcih can only be found a few days in a year. We did not hesitate for long and started our improvizations which ended in this recipe which includes four Lithuanian ingredients rarely used in food industry, but often found in the historical aphotecas recipes. This flavor was matured for more than 200 days and all of the ingredient were picked by hands in our surroundings. So this is truly limited – how many herbs we could have found, that many bottles we have made.
This flavour required more than 200 days of maceration. All the ingredients were harvested from the surrounding fields and forests, "so we have as much as we have - in very limited quantities". The handcrafted production is done in small batches of 200-300 litres. The drink is one of the most limited drinks from the Pakruojo dvaro distillery.
The drinks were awarded silver and bronze medals at the Berlin Craft Spirit 2020.
Ingredients: drinking water, grain rectified ethyl alcohol, concentrated apple juice, honey, Filipendula ulmaria, Hierochloe odorata, dried grass, Hieppophae rhamnoides dried leaves, Acer plantanoides dried flowers 0,04 %.
Storage conditions: 10°C to 25°C, natural deposits may occur during storage.
In Pakruojis Manor, beverages have been crafted since the 18th century, when the estate housed a hospital, a pharmacy, and a distillery founded by the manor’s apothecary. The infusions and tinctures created at that time were used within the estate and soon spread widely across the region. Today, in this historic place, Lithuania’s first craft distillery has been revived, where ancient, wood-fired copper stills have been brought back to life, writing a new chapter in the country’s spirits-making history.
Style
Pakruojis Manor spirits stand out for their unique character, combining ancestral recipes with modern craft philosophy.
Infusions – subtly aromatic, revealing nuances of local herbs and fruits.
Tinctures – intense and full-bodied, with expressive notes of spices and medicinal plants.
Distillates – elegant and refined, highlighting the purity and depth imparted by copper stills.
Heritage and uniqueness
The distillery was born from the centuries-old traditions of Pakruojis Manor, which date back to the 18th century. Ancient recipes, passed down through generations, are today reborn through the art of craft distillation. The authentic setting and carefully restored processes unite past and present, creating spirits that reflect both Lithuania’s heritage and the spirit of the contemporary craft movement.
