Sangaste Winter Rye is ground and mashed. It is saccharified and fermented with green malt and organic yeast. After 72 hours of fermentation, the mash has 8% alcohol. This is distilled in a column system. At the end of the very slow distillation, the vodka has an alcohol content of 96.7% vol and is stored for at least six months before it is brought to the typical Estonian strength of 50% vol with spring water from the Pandivere Plateau. Artisan perfection and the best ingredients allow the distiller to completely eliminate filtration, thus preserving the fine and cleat taste in its entirety. Subtle aromas of almonds, licorice and citrus combine with a fine sweetness and peppery notes to create an outstanding taste experience.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Hazelnut, Cereal, Vanilla

Palate: Rock Candy, Orange, Dark Chocolate, Currant, Black Pepper

Rüdiger Sasse

Distiller | Schöppingen, Münsterland

The distillery in the municipality Schöppingen, Münsterland has been the family of Rüdiger Sasse for 15th generations. It was first mentioned in documents in 1707. The history started in a brewery with a tavern, where the unused beer was distilled. Under the direction of Franz Anton Sasse, the distillery was modernized in 1885 according to new technical developments. In 1972, the company premises in the village center of Schöpping became too small, followed by relocation and new construction. After the death of Theo Sasse in 1976, his son Ernst realigned the farm and began specializing in grain brandy aged in barrels. In the 80s, the distillery is stopped. When Rüdiger Sasse takes over the business from his father, he wants to build on the passion of his grandfather and builds a historic distillery in 2004. Since then he distills high-quality spirits from different cereals. Rüdiger Sasse is one of the pioneers responsible for a qualitative turnaround in Germans Kornbrand. His enthusiasm for the craft has been rewarded several times. His barreled grain spirit was honored as the best whiskey in continental Europe at the 2010 International Wine and Spirits Competition in London. And since 2017, the distillery Sasse belongs to the exquisite circle, which was awarded the title World Class Distillery at the prestigious World Spirits Awards (WSA) for three consecutive years.