Barney Wilczak's Capreolus Distillery in Cotswold, England, focuses on producing exceptional eaux de vie from locally sourced fruits. He waits for the crucial call from farmers indicating that the fruits, including quince and blood oranges, are ready for harvest. Wilczak's philosophy is rooted in honoring the fruits themselves, with every shipment inspected and processed immediately to capture their peak flavor. His distillery reflects a deep respect for nature, highlighting the ephemeral beauty of fruit and the artistry of distillation.
The urgent phone call that Barney Wilczak anticipates typically comes in the middle of the night. The caller is one of his local farmer partners, who've just walked their orchards, to touch, smell, and taste the fruit.
Wilczak describes his work as being 'in service to the fruit.' Part of that service is to represent the fruit at its highest level of flavor, to harness its essence.
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