Etter Kirsch Eau-de-Vie 1993
Etter Kirsch Eau-de-Vie 1993 is a vintage-dated Swiss cherry brandy bottled at 42% ABV (84 proof) in a 700mL bottle — the distilled essence of the 1993 cherry harvest in the Zug region of Switzerland, matured for years in 50-litre glass demijohns before bottling. Etter has made kirsch its calling card since 1870, and its vintage series bottles the character of a single harvest: more than ten pounds of mountain cherries go into the making of kirsch, and the long glass aging is what reveals its uncommon depth and richness. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Vintage: 1993 — single harvest, single cherry variety
- Maturation: many years in 50L glass demijohns
- Distillery: Etter Soehne AG, Zug, Switzerland (since 1870)
- Style: cherry eau-de-vie, crystal clear
The 1993 Harvest, Concentrated in Glass
Each Etter vintage kirsch is a time capsule: the cherries of one year, fermented and double distilled, then set aside in demijohns where years of temperature swings meld the flavors into something unmistakably of its vintage. The 1993 is for the connoisseur — distinctive and full of character, with the broad, warming initial taste and lingering almond-tinged finish that made Etter synonymous with fine Swiss kirsch. Browse brandy, spirits and more from Etter at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: crystal clear. Nose: fine and fruity, concentrated mountain-cherry aroma with a floral lift. Palate: strong, broad and wonderfully rich — full cherry character, a hint of almond, explosive aromatics. Finish: long-lasting, harmonious, gently warming.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat as a digestif to close a meal — this is kirsch in its purest form. It is also the traditional secret of a proper Swiss fondue, and takes an aperitif of club soda over ice to another level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 1993 mean on the bottle? The harvest year of the cherries — Etter distills the vintage kirsch from a single year's cherry crop and labels it accordingly.
Is it aged in oak? No — it matures in glass demijohns, which is why it stays crystal clear while developing extraordinary depth.
What is the alcohol content? 42% ABV (84 proof) in a 700mL bottle.
Own a piece of Etter history — shop the Etter vintage kirsch collection online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.