Blume Marillen Apricot Eau-de-Vie

One of the cheaper apricot eau-de-vie's out there, you will often find this as the choice for apricot eau-de-vie's in cocktails. I was expecting a bit more here but comparing it to the higher end eau-de-vie's is probably unfair. The nose features lemon peel, stone fruit and a bit of thai basil. The palate is where I felt a bit let down, the apricot is barely present and you get much more grain instead. The finish has a bit of heat and almost vodka like finish. I wouldn't say this is bad and in the cocktails that I've used it in, it has seemed to work well. But on its own, I would pass on this. Unfortunately, the best eau-de-vie's out there tend to cost a pretty penny, but I guess that's why they say you get what you pay for. In cocktails, this is closer to a 3.5. On its own, more like a 2.25 or so. I'll split the difference and go with a 2.75.