Asbach 1989 Freiheitsbrand Brandy
Asbach 1989 Freiheitsbrand Brandy is a 41% ABV German grape brandy (Weinbrand), distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2014 after 25 years in oak — released on November 9, 2014, exactly 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Only 1,000 bottles were produced worldwide, each in a special anniversary bottle inside a wooden gift box containing an original fragment of the Berlin Wall. "Freiheitsbrand" means "freedom brandy." Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 41%
- Size: 750mL per Del Mesa's page (Drinks International reports 70cl — bottle read required)
- Distilled: 1989 — bottled 2014 after 25 years in oak
- Occasion: 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (released 9 November 2014)
- Rarity: 1,000 bottles worldwide — wooden gift box with an original Berlin Wall fragment
- Producer: Asbach GmbH, Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany (est. 1892)
A Quarter Century for Freedom
Few spirits carry history like this one. Asbach laid down Weinbrand in 1989 — the year the Wall fell — and held it in oak for a full 25 years before bottling it for the 25th anniversary. Launched into travel retail at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, each of the 1,000 bottles ships in a wooden box with a genuine piece of the Berlin Wall inside. Explore more Asbach and the brandy collection.
Tasting Notes
Per retailer tasting panels: a very pleasant aroma; an extremely rich and very balanced palate; a clean, crisp, smooth finish.
How to Enjoy
This is a collector's pour — neat, in a proper brandy snifter, on an occasion worthy of it. The box and its Wall fragment belong on display.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Freiheitsbrand" mean?
"Freedom brandy" — it was distilled in 1989, the year the Berlin Wall fell, and released for the Wall's 25th anniversary.
How many bottles of Asbach 1989 Freiheitsbrand were made?
Only 1,000 bottles worldwide, launched at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes in 2014.
Does it really come with a piece of the Berlin Wall?
Yes — each wooden gift box contains an original fragment of the Berlin Wall.
What is the bottle size?
Del Mesa's page lists 750mL while Drinks International reported 70cl — check the bottle label.
History in a decanter — add Asbach 1989 Freiheitsbrand Brandy to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.