Damassine
A fruit spirit produced in the Swiss Canton of Jura from the red damson plum. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Damassine is a clear, fruit spirit,[1] distilled from the red damson plum,[2] produced exclusively in the Swiss Republic and Canton of Jura following appellation d'origine protégée (AOP) guidelines[3] that require specific sourcing and production practices. Damassine is also considered an eau de vie (water of life), more specifically an eau de vie de prunes, and is commonly referred to as a fruit brandy contrary to the regulation defining it as a fruit spirit.[1][4][5]
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Type | Fruit spirit,[1] brandy, eau-de-vie |
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Country of origin | Swiss Confederation (Switzerland) |
Region of origin | Republic and Canton of Jura |
Alcohol by volume | Minimum 40% |
Proof (US) | 80° - 96° |
Color | Clear |
Ingredients | Red damson plum (damasson rouge) |
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