Eau de Vie — literally “water of life” in French — originated in France but has since been perfected across regions like Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Northern Italy, each creating their own exquisite variations.
Traditionally, it is made from raw fruits and sometimes from grains, either through fermentation or by maceration and aging — as in liqueurs. The method depends on the fruit used, and distillation may be carried out once or twice, depending on how “pure” or refined the producer wishes the spirit to be.
Most Eaux-de-Vie are crystal clear, meaning they are stored in stainless steel tanks or glass demijohns immediately after distillation, rather than in oak barrels. This ensures a spirit that is pure, bright, and unadulterated — capturing the very essence of the fruit in every sip. Each drop embodies the concentrated aroma and explosive flavor of the fruit, with an alcohol volume typically ranging from 40% to 70%.
This is the first Eau de Vie ever crafted by Mầm Distillery, a project lovingly nurtured during two long years of the pandemic. The watercolor painting on the label draws inspiration from French romance and poetry, while the design itself was imagined as a handwritten letter to a distant friend.
It begins like this…
“A Letter to My Distant Friend,
From Vietnam, With Love.”
Origin: Vietnam
Alcohol Content (ABV): 45%+/-2%
Product Name: Eau de Vie D’Abricot (Apricot Eau de Vie)
Shelf Life: The longer it is aged, the richer and smoother it becomes.
Warning: Not for sale to persons under 18 years of age.
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