Close to the North Sea, where the light and soil are made for apples, Vesterhavsmost presses fresh must from single-variety apples – and from the same orchard the TONOW distillery makes a brandy that was named Danish Distillery of the Year in 2022.
Expert's Description
Tonow Santana Brandy is a Danish Brandy distilled by Vesterhavsmost, bottled at 42%.
Vesterhavsmost's philosophy is simple: only single-variety, freshly picked apples in season, grown close to the North Sea, where the climate, soil and light are, according to the producer, ideal for fruit growing. 99% of the apple harvest goes into cider must, while a smaller share is passed on to the TONOW distillery, which turns the fruit into brandy.
This Santana edition won a silver medal and stands as a clear example of what a small Danish distillery can achieve when the fruit and the craft come from the same field.
Nothing from the must production is wasted – the leftover pulp is dried and used for bread and muesli, underlining the resource-conscious thinking behind the whole production.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Fresh apples and a light honeyed sweetness, with a hint of flowers.
Palate
Clean and fruity, with an acidic edge that keeps the sweetness in check.
Finish
Short to medium, refreshing and lightly spiced.
Specifications
Name: Tonow Santana Brandy
Distillery: Tonow
Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Brandy
ABV: 42%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 571492000828
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature as a digestif
Flavour Profile
Fresh apple · Honey · Flowers · Acidity
Did You Know?
The TONOW distillery and Vesterhavsmost use almost the entire apple – 99% goes into cider must, while the rest is either distilled into brandy or dried and reused for bread and muesli.
