a creation born out of
an insatiable appetite
to explore and a thirst
to push the boundaries
of modern bartending.
It is a transplant much
like its creators
About
Made from herbs and spices found during the hunting season in Austria, Fernet Hunter is a blend of classic ingredients using a contemporary recipe. Although Fernet Hunter calls the concrete jungle home, it remains true to the natural elements of its production. From the exhilaration of the first snowfall in winter to the triumph of riding waves in the summer, the essence of this is captured in every bottle.
Ingredients
Arnica
Indigenous to mountainous regions, arnica is a herbaceous plant in the sunflower family. It’s roots and flowers are known for their medicinal properties and are used in Fernet Hunter to provide a distinct herbal undertone to the spirit.
Orris Root
Found on the steep slopes of the Alps, orris root petals bring bittersweet notes and a violet like aroma to Fernet Hunter. The root enhances the other herbs and spices used to make the spirit.
Lavender
At home in the rocky soil of The Muehlviertel (upper Austria), lavender buds provide the aromatic quality to Fernet Hunter. Beyond the pleasant aromatics, the lavender also works as a tonic to settle the stomach when consumed after meals.
Products
Fernet Hunter
a fresh take on a classic Italian bitter. Using a recipe that dates back to the early 1900’s, this aromatic spirit is made from a select combination of botanicals, including Arnica, Orrisroot, and Lavender, which are found in and around the Austrian town and forest of Brunnwald. These herbs and spices are handpicked and dried during the hunting season, hence the name Fernet Hunter. Utilizing a low-temperature infusion method, the true essence of each ingredient is extracted, which gives Fernet Hunter its unique character and balance. Established in collaboration between father and son (Holzer and Holzer), Fernet Hunter combines centuries of experience in distilling and alcohol trade with a modern approach in bartending. Fernet Hunter can be enjoyed in many ways, but it’s best consumed chilled - with soda, tea, or in cocktails.
Fernet Hunter Granit
is the second generation of the original Fernet Hunter and the second collaboration of the original between father and son (Holzer and Holzer). A true butter, what separates Fernet Hunter Granit from Fernet Hunter is its dryness, increased bitter notes, and decreased sugar content. In addition to arnica, orris root, and lavender, Fernet Hunter Granit is also made with chamomile, which provides a strong aromatic character and complexity to this to this unique bitter. The name "Granit" refers to the solid granite rocks that can be found throughout Austria's Mühlviertel region— a part of the Bohemian massif that stretches from the Czech Republic to the Northern parts of Austria. The idea for Fernet hunter Granit was conceived in 2016 and after listening to the advice of some of the world's leading bartenders along with Gilbert Holzer, the mastermind behind the Fernet Hunter recipe.
Fernet Hunter B.C.
is a special edition of the original Fernet Hunter and a fresh take on a classic Italian bitter. Created in collaboration by Raphael Holzer (founder of Fernet Hunter) and Max Jenke (founder of Endeavor Snowboards), Fernet Hunter BC is a celebration of snowboard culture – a passion that Raphael and Max both share. What separates Fernet Hunter BC from the rest of the Fernet Hunter family is the inclusion of wild blueberries, which are found around the town and forests of Brunnwald, Austria (the birthplace of Fernet Hunter) as well as in the Central and Northern Interior of British Columbia, Canada (where Endeavor originates). These wild blueberries are combined with Arnica, Orrisroot, and Lavender to produce a true bitter with strong aromatic character and complexity - ideally enjoyed on the rocks or with soda at the top of a snow- covered mountain. Utilising the same slow rotational infusion method we are able to extract all these subtle and beautiful blueberry notes.
