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Barney Wilczak Hand-Grades 2 Million Raspberries for Premium Eau-de-Vie

4/23/2026

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Barney Wilczak hand-graded two million raspberries for his inaugural raspberry eau-de-vie, showcasing the distillery’s meticulous craft.
He produces small-batch fruit brandies at Capreolus Distillery near Cirencester using fruit harvested within a 35-mile radius.
Each spirit undergoes wild fermentation then triple distillation, with the process adjusted for each fruit.
The raspberry eau-de-vie commands a premium price, reflecting its labor-intensive production.

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Barney Wilczak hand-graded two million raspberries for his inaugural raspberry eau-de-vie, showcasing the distillery’s meticulous craft.
He produces small-batch fruit brandies at Capreolus Distillery near Cirencester using fruit harvested within a 35-mile radius.
Each spirit undergoes wild fermentation then triple distillation, with the process adjusted for each fruit.
The raspberry eau-de-vie commands a premium price, reflecting its labor-intensive production.