Nahmias Mahia Fig Spirit

Nahmias Mahia Fig Spirit shines when sipped neat or on the rocks, allowing its subtle fig and anise notes to unfold on the palate. This versatile spirit also works beautifully in aromatic cocktails, particularly those calling for brandy or rum, and pairs wonderfully with Mediterranean cuisine or as an after-dinner treat on warm summer evenings.

Nose: Fresh figs, ripe pear, and a hint of anise greet the senses. Subtle notes of almond and orange blossom add complexity. The aroma is clean and bright, with a gentle warmth from the alcohol.

Palate: Smooth and silky texture. Dried fig flavors dominate, accompanied by light honey sweetness. Hints of cinnamon and nutmeg provide a spicy undertone. The fig taste is natural and not overly sweet, balanced by a slight earthiness reminiscent of the fruit's skin.

Finish: Medium-length finish with lingering fig and a touch of white pepper. The warmth of the spirit becomes more pronounced, leaving a pleasant tingle. A subtle nuttiness emerges at the end, reminiscent of toasted sesame seeds.

Nahmias Mahia Fig Spirit is crafted using a traditional Moroccan recipe that involves fermenting and distilling sun-dried figs. What makes this spirit unique is that it's produced in small batches using a copper alembic still, a method that preserves the delicate fig flavors and aromas throughout the distillation process.

• Nahmias Mahia Fig Spirit is the first and only commercially available fig spirit in the United States, reviving a 2,000-year-old Moroccan Jewish tradition that was nearly lost to time.
• The spirit's creator, David Nahmias, uses his family's secret recipe and hand-selects each California-grown fig, personally inspecting over 6 tons of fruit annually to ensure only the best make it into each bottle.
• Despite its name, Nahmias Mahia Fig Spirit isn't technically a fig brandy—it's distilled from fermented figs and anise seeds, resulting in a unique, herbaceous flavor profile that's closer to a botanical gin than a traditional fruit brandy.