Date liqueur made from ripe fresh dates
Date liqueur by Olgar Distillery is produced in Israel from ripe, fresh dates. The dates used for this liqueur come from Beit She'an, where they are pitted and crushed before continuing through the production process. After double distillation, fresh fruit puree and natural fruit sugar are added to create the characteristic deep and sweet flavor of the drink.
The finished liqueur contains 18% alcohol and is produced without added flavorings, colorings, or preservatives. No added yeast is used during the fermentation process.
Flavor and aroma of date liqueur
Date liqueur has a rich texture, a honey-like aroma, and a deep sweet flavor. The natural sweetness of ripe dates remains an important part of the drink's flavor profile and gives the liqueur its distinctive fruity character.
The combination of ripe dates and the multi-stage production process creates a fruit liqueur with a full, concentrated taste.
The liqueur production process
The production process of our liqueurs begins with fresh fruit delivered directly from farmers in the Galilee or the Golan Heights. The fruit is crushed or pressed and placed in oak barrels for fermentation.
Without the addition of yeast, the fermentation process lasts from one month in summer to three months in winter, until the fermented base is ready for distillation.
First distillation
After the first fermentation is completed, the mixture is distilled by heating it in large tanks. During this process, vapors are formed and then condensed into droplets of alcohol.
The collected liquid is returned to the barrel after the first distillation and remains there for an additional one or two months.
Second distillation
The mixture then undergoes a second distillation, during which the alcohol is further purified and a base distillate is produced for the next stage of liqueur production.
The resulting base distillate is diluted with mineral water using the osmosis method in order to reduce the alcohol level to between 20% and 30% at this stage of the production process.
Adding fresh fruit
Another portion of fresh fruit mixture is added to the diluted drink. In some cases, natural fruit sugar is also added, followed by an additional fermentation period of approximately four months.
In the production of date liqueur, fresh date puree and natural fruit sugar are added during the process. The alcohol content of the finished product is 18%.
How to enjoy date liqueur
Date liqueur can be enjoyed in several ways. Its deep sweet flavor makes it suitable for drinking on its own as well as for pairing with desserts and other serving styles.
- served neat;
- served chilled;
- served with ice;
- used in cocktails;
- served alongside desserts;
- used in sweet recipes and sauces.
Serving the liqueur neat or chilled allows the rich date flavor and honey-like aroma to remain at the center of the experience.
Israeli date liqueur by Olgar Distillery
Date liqueur is produced in Israel by Olgar Distillery as part of the distillery's range of fruit liqueurs. The use of ripe dates and a multi-stage production process helps preserve the distinctive fruity character of the drink.
The liqueur is available in several bottle sizes, allowing customers to choose the size that best suits their needs.
Kosher certification and product details
Date liqueur is kosher pareve under the supervision of the Hermon Regional Council. It is kosher for Passover and suitable for year-round consumption.
- 18% alcohol;
- made in Israel;
- made from ripe, fresh dates;
- dates sourced from Beit She'an;
- no added flavorings or colorings;
- no preservatives;
- kosher pareve;
- kosher for Passover and year-round.
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