Etter Kirsch Eau-de-Vie 1976
Etter Kirsch Eau-de-Vie 1976 is a rare vintage-dated Swiss cherry brandy bottled at 42% ABV (84 proof) in a 700mL bottle — the 1976 cherry harvest from the Zugersee region, distilled by the Etter family and left to mature for decades in 50-litre glass demijohns. Etter was distilling single-variety kirsch with vintage years on the label before the word "vintage" was ever fashionable; the 1976 is the oldest expression in this series, a distillation of a Swiss summer kept safe through half a century of quiet aging. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Vintage: 1976 — single harvest, single cherry variety
- Maturation: decades in 50L glass demijohns
- Distillery: Etter Soehne AG, Zug, Switzerland (since 1870)
- Style: cherry eau-de-vie, crystal clear
The Oldest Vintage of the Series
Of all the Etter vintage kirsches, the 1976 reaches furthest back — distilled from cherries picked in the mid-1970s and aged in demijohns longer than most whiskies ever see oak. The long, slow melding of intensely concentrated flavors in glass is what makes these bottles singular: every sip unfolds unlike any other fruit brandy. Pair it with the brandy and rare spirits selections, and browse the full Etter collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: crystal clear. Nose: deep, concentrated cherry with vintage character — dark fruit, floral nuance, remarkable purity. Palate: broad, warming, powerful — layered cherry, almond, subtle spice. Finish: very long, elegant, superbly harmonious.
How to Enjoy
Savor slowly from a tulip glass — the flavors unfold unlike any other fruit brandy. It is the ultimate Swiss digestif; a traditionalist's pour after the finest meal of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the 1976 special? It is the oldest vintage in Etter's vintage-kirsch series — a 1976 harvest distilled and matured in demijohns for decades.
How should I store it? Upright, like any high-proof spirit — the spirit is stable; the rarity is what you are preserving.
Is it 700mL at 42% ABV? Yes — 700mL at 42% ABV (84 proof).
Half a century in the making — order Etter Kirsch 1976 online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.