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Teichenne Schnapps
Schnapps vs. Liqueurs
There's some confusion about what the difference is between schnapps and liqueurs.
Schnapps are not another synonym for liqueur. Indeed, Schnapps are different from liqueurs on two major fronts.
Schnapps are when the fruits are fermented and distilled producing the clear Schnapps. Similar method to the producing Brandy except Brandy is matured in oak barrels (which gives brandy their colour) where Schnapps aren’t hence its clarity.
Liqueurs are simply fruits steeped in cold alcohol (maceration) or warm alcohol (infusion). The alcohol has already been fermented and distilled. This process is how liqueurs get their colour.
Traditionally, Schnapps had no sugar added and were definitely an acquired taste of over 40% alcohol.
Today, Schnapps often refers to sweeter variety of only 20% to 24% alcohol.
Teichenne uses refined sugar in the formulation process and purified water in the final formulation process.
Fermentation - The process in which yeast turns the sugars present on raw materials into alcohol
Distillation: The process of separating the components of a mixture by differences in boiling point; a vapour is formed from the liquid by heating the liquid in a vessel and successively collecting and condensing the vapours into liquids.
Teichenne Schnapps
Pronounced ‘Teh-chen-nay’
Superb quality and purity
All natural ingredients.
Sleek frosted bottle
Range of 6 flavours headed by Peach and Butterscotch.
Instant success in the UK due to versatility and fantastic range of flavours.
Origins in Brief
Teichenne (pronounced ‘teh-chen-nay’) Schnapps are imported from the Catalonia region of Spain. They are produced in the family owned and operated Teichenne distillery, outside Barcelona.
Teichenne Schnapps was instrumental in developing the schnapps category in Europe in the 80’s, and helped pave the way for the Peach schnapps revolution in the UK.
Juan Teichenne prides himself on using all natural ingredients in the schnapps and have developed a range of flavours that are headed by Peach and Butterscotch.
Teichenne into the on premise bar scene in Sydney in 2004. Having instant success due to the versatility of the product and the fantastic range of flavours. There are now 6 flavours in the range, Butterscotch, Peach, Vanilla, Apple, Melon and Coconut. They may be served as a chilled shot, on the rocks, or as a cocktail ingredient.
Origins in Depth
Teichenne, S.A. In 1956, Juan Teichenne Senaux, an independent oenologist, had launched the family winery Teichenne S.A. in the small town of L'Arbo (40 miles south of Barcelona). Born in France, Mr. Teichenne had arrived to Spain as part of the French wine industry's search for new production sources and established in Catalonia. In those early days, production was very small and handmade, based on Brandy and liqueurs made out to be sold locally in the Pened's Region.
Expansion didn't start until the seventies, when Joan Teichenne Canals became general manager of the company, after his father death. Looking back, one realizes what a challenge it was to create such a variety of high quality products and a big assortment of fancy bottles, most of which were designed by Juan Teichenne himself. Sales increased dramatically after setting up the company's own distribution network in Catalonia. The next step was to cover Spain; Teichenne led, in the eighties, the boom of the Schnapps drinking fashion. These sweet fruit liqueurs also opened doors to international markets which have grown significantly ever since.
The continuous production increase left the factory in L'Arbo too small. A brand new plant in Bellvei Del Pened's was acquired in 1994. As a result, Teichenne produces around 3 million litres a year of alcoholic beverages (in more than 200 lines) which have been introduced in more than 25 countries.
Tasting Notes
Teichenne Apple Schnapps
Clear. Based on fresh, aromatic juicy red apples sourced from the Southern regions of Europe - has a fresh, fully ripe yet crisp taste with a hint of wonderful flavours of vanilla and almonds. A brisk entry leads to a sweet, light to medium bodied palate. Well balanced.
Teichenne Vanilla Schnapps
Clear. Based on vanilla seed pods sourced from their native origins the Caribbean. Sweet and very delicious, with distinctive creamy vanilla and white chocolate flavours and aromas. A crisp entry leads to a sweetish light-to medium-bodied palate with vanilla ice cream and toasty coconut flavours. Very clean, pure and tasty.
** The long and complicated curing process and the need of manual pollination are some of the reasons why vanilla is one of the most expensive spices.
Teichenne Peach Schnapps
Clear. Based on fresh and fully ripe Clingstone peaches are sourced from the Southern Region of Europe. Has a rich nose of fully ripe peach skin and peach kernel, giving it a soft succulent flavour which lightens on the palette.
Teichenne Coconut Schnapps
Clear. Rich, sweet, coconut cream aromas. A round supple entry leads to a off-dry, oily medium-bodied palate with powdered sugar and mineral oil notes upfront, toasted coconut shavings, and mildly sweet coconut cream at the end. Clean, pure, relatively dry, and evenly, if somewhat modestly, flavoured. Finishes very smoothly
Teichenne Melon Schnapps
Clear. Fresh, fully ripe Melon sourced from the Southern Region of Europe. Regarded as the most succulent and juiciest in the world the Melon has a deep green skin and a bright orange pulp – a combination of Rock, Water and Honeydew Melon. Robust pure melon aromas, moderately sweet, and with a medium to full bodied palate. The finish is palate cleansing and very true to its core ingredient.
Teichenne Butterscotch Schnapps
Perfect Butterscotch notes with a hint of cinnamon, baked apple and nutmeg, opening up with a medley of creamier butterscotch, fudge, and a hint of milk chocolate. Become nicely buttery while retaining freshness, garnished with a shot of apple, citrus notes.
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