What is Acerum?

A maple eau-de-vie.
Acerum is an eau-de-vie, that is to say a spirit with an alcohol content generally ranging between 38% and 50% depending on the style and distillery. It stands out from products simply flavored with maple by its artisanal process: maple is not added, it is the very origin. As such, it is not sweetened. The distillation process instead brings out flavors already present in maple sap but masked by sugar. Each distillery imprints its signature, creating a diversity of expressions that reflect the desire for exploration and creativity of a new generation of artisans.

Three types of Acerum

Each Acerum expresses the personality of its creator and the wood where it was born. Three categories are recognized:

• White Acerum
  Unaged, it is translucent and lively. On the nose, it evokes honey, flowers, and sometimes fresh fruits. On the palate, it offers notes of apple and pear with a subtle touch of bark and pepper. Its delicate finish hints at the purity of maple.

• Amber Acerum
  Aged less than a year in barrel, it develops a golden hue and aromas of caramel, vanilla, oak, and ripe fruits. Its flavors sometimes recall baked pear, chômage pudding, or cream sugar while maintaining the freshness of maple.

• Aged Acerum
  Aged at least one year, it gains roundness and depth. The barrels — new or used — influence its aromas: candied fruits, spices, toasted wood, or dessert notes. The longer the aging, the more rounded the texture and the longer the finish.