Helbing Hamburg's Kümmel

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alc./vol:
35%

Proof:
70°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
Unaged

Product of: Product of Germany Germany

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Helbing has been based in Hamburg since the company was established in 1836 by Johann Peter Hinrich Helbing.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 18/04/2016

Appearance

Crystal clear.

Aroma

Caraway, cumin, fennel, light white pepper and freshly cut grass.

Taste

Much drier and lighter in style than lesser, comparatively syrupy kümmels, Helbing’s caraway flavour is also more complex and restrained. Light white pepper spice and spearmint-like freshness.

Aftertaste

Long lingering, yet delicate caraway. Freshening.

Overall

More of an eau-de-vie Kümmel, Helbing lacks the syrupy sweetness common to many other Kümmel liqueurs and its complex caraway notes are comparatively delicate.

Further product information

Barcode UPC: 4062 4006
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

More about Helbing Kümmel

Kümmel liqueur

Kümmel liqueur

Kümmel is a sweet clear digestive liqueur is distilled from grain or potatoes and flavoured with caraway seeds, cumin, fennel, orris and other herbs.

Produced by Heinrich Helbing GmbH

Produced by Heinrich Helbing GmbH

Now owned by Borco, the story of Hamburg distillers Heinrich Helbing starts with a merchant by the name of Heinrich Carl Graf von Schimmelmann who amassed a huge fortune during...

Owned by Borco-Marken-Import GmbH & Co KG

Owned by Borco-Marken-Import GmbH & Co KG

Winsbergring 12-22, Hamburg, 22525, Germany
Click to see other products by Borco-Marken-Import GmbH & Co KG

UK distribution by The Drinks Company Ltd

UK distribution by The Drinks Company Ltd

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