Kirschwasser (cherry) eau-de-vie
ReferenceAlsace (France), Black Forest (Germany), Switzerland, Austria
ABV40-50%
Tasting Notes
Fresh cherry, almond (from pit), cherry blossom, clean mineral, slight bitterness, white pepper warmth, stone fruit, marzipan hint. Quality kirsch balances fruit brightness against pit depth - if it tastes like cherry candy, it is not real.
Brand Guide
Well
Trimbach ($25-30)
Call
G.E. Massenez, Schladerer ($30-45)
Premium
Etter, Morand ($45-60)
Top Shelf
Ziegler, Rochelt ($70-120+). Massenez is the quality benchmark
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The Story
Cherries distilled to transparent fire.