The splendor of the 250 flowering fruit trees in the orchards around his square was pleasing George Hiebl very. But the Mostviertel top distiller still has time before the fruits of the giant trees can be distilled and prepared into fine schnapps and liqueurs. A few days ago, Hiebl received another, namely one real treasure of gold. At this year’s Edelbrenner Olympiad Distillata In Innsbruck he won 28 medals, 14 of which were gold for fine spirits and his gins.
As three-time overall winner the distillate and winner of many international titles, the down-to-earth fine distiller is still happy about every award. That the distillata jury four of his fires among the best of the year and including his hop gin for ““Gin of the Year” but the Mostviertler is particularly pleased. The finely bitter brandy with the hoppy, spicy aroma is the current favorite among the eight types of gin that Hiebl has in its repertoire alongside the around 110 fruit brandies and liqueurs as well as whiskey and rum.
The gin hype has reached its upper limit, believes the specialist, who naturally refines and prepares his gins with juniper berries and then with 24 different herbs.
Vegetable gins
Creativity, skill and willingness to take risks make Hiebl’s bitter brandies stars in the bars. Gins with the taste of Cucumber, Watermelonwith Barrique tones or with Hop aroma are in demand among gin fans.
The schnapps maker is prepared for the rapidly approaching summer: “Gin with cucumber and lime is refreshing in the mixed drinks and is a hit,” he reveals. Hiebl regularly personally addresses the common trend among thirsty throats and fine palates.
At the star club’s home games Red Bull Salzburg For example, he is an attraction with his high-alcohol drinks VIP area. Other clubs like that Black Wings in Linz and SKN St. Pölten or companies buy their own club gins from him. And that one for them Vienna Austria Hiebl colors it using special flowers, even violet.
