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Wise Grus

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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

Wise Grus is a distinguished distillery located in Daruvar, Croatia, a town historically associated with cranes, symbolizing magic, longevity, and mystery. The name "Wise Grus" reflects this heritage, with "Grus" being the Latin term for crane. The distillery is committed to producing high-quality fruit brandies, emphasizing traditional methods and local ingredients.


The production process begins with the careful selection and preparation of fruits, ensuring optimal quality and ripeness. This is followed by controlled fermentation at lower temperatures to enhance fruit aromas, and a sophisticated distillation process utilizing advanced equipment like deflegmators and reinforcing columns.


The brandies are then aged to allow essential chemical processes such as oxidation and esterification, resulting in a smoother and more harmonious spirit.