Etter Kirsch AOP Zug Eau-de-Vie Cherry Brandy 375mL
Etter Kirsch AOP Zug Eau-de-Vie Cherry Brandy 375mL is the classic Swiss kirsch in the half-bottle format, bottled at 41% ABV (82 proof). More than 10 pounds of fresh mountain cherries from the protected AOP region around Zug go into every bottle; the brandy evolves for years in glass demijohns before bottling, developing the house's signature almond note while the cherry fruit stays astonishingly pure. From the Etter family distillery in Zug, Switzerland — synonymous with fine Swiss eau-de-vie since 1870. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 41% (82 proof)
- Size: 375mL
- Style: kirsch — unsweetened cherry eau-de-vie, AOP Zug
- Fruit: 10+ lbs of mountain cherries per bottle, Zug AOP region
- Process: double distillation, years in glass demijohns
- Distillery: Etter Soehne AG, Zug, Switzerland — family-owned since 1870
Kirsch in the Half Bottle
Same classic AOP Zug kirsch as the 700mL 'Edelweiss' bottling, in the 375mL format — ideal for the home bar, fondue nights and cocktail experimentation. Cherry cultivation on the shores of Lake Zug dates to the 1400s; the 1870 Kirschwasser-Gesellschaft protects the true "Zuger" style, and Etter has defined it for over 150 years. Bright, pure cherry with the distinct almond character of the distilled pits. Browse more eaux-de-vie and the Etter collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: crystal clear. Nose: fresh cherry, almond, vibrant and dry. Palate: pure cherry essence with subtle marzipan, smooth and clean. Finish: long, warming, cherry-stone linger.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat after dinner or with club soda; try it in a Rose or Martinez, or modifying a Daiquiri. An essential ingredient in traditional Swiss fondue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same kirsch as the 700mL 'Edelweiss'? Yes — the same AOP Zug kirsch, in the 375mL format.
What is it used for in cooking? It's the traditional essential for Swiss cheese fondue.
Is kirsch sweet? No — dry and unsweetened at 41% ABV.
The classic, in half-bottle form — order Etter Kirsch 375mL online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.