Etter 'VOWI' Kirsch Eau-de-Vie 2011
Etter 'VOWI' Kirsch Eau-de-Vie 2011 is a vintage Swiss kirsch bottled at 42% ABV (84 proof) in a 700mL bottle. VOWI is one very special sour-cherry cultivar — among the most renowned, from trees with extremely low yields — and in this bottle are distilled more than 15 pounds of VOWI cherries from the region surrounding Zug. During a long maturation of 3–5 years in 50-liter glass demijohns, the distillate develops into a pleasurable harmony of flavors: an unusual Swiss kirsch loved by a tiny handful of connoisseurs. From the Etter family distillery in Zug, Switzerland, distilling single-variety kirsch since before the word "vintage" was ever used. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Vintage: 2011 — single-variety VOWI sour cherry
- Fruit: 15+ lbs of VOWI cherries per bottle, Zug region
- Maturation: 3–5 years in 50-liter glass demijohns
- Distillery: Etter Soehne AG, Zug, Switzerland — family-owned since 1870
A Cultivar Worthy of a Vintage
Etter was distilling single-variety kirsch before "vintage" entered the drinks lexicon, and the vintage line exists because some years — and some cultivars — deserve their own bottling. VOWI's tiny yields make it the rarest of the named cultivars; fluctuating temperatures in the old barns where Etter "hides" its demijohns coax the young, raw distillate into something harmonious. Explore more eaux-de-vie, rare spirits and the Etter collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: crystal clear. Nose: deep sour-cherry concentration with almond and marzipan. Palate: intense yet harmonious — dark cherry, pit character, remarkable depth. Finish: long, warming, evolving.
How to Enjoy
Savor slowly, neat, at cellar temperature or lightly chilled — the flavors unfold unlike any other fruit brandy. This is a connoisseur's pour, not a mixer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VOWI? A renowned sour-cherry cultivar grown in extremely low yields around Zug — Etter bottles it as a single-variety vintage kirsch.
How is the vintage kirsch aged? 3–5 years in 50-liter glass demijohns stored in old barns; no wood contact.
How strong is it? 42% ABV (84 proof).
A connoisseur's kirsch from a legendary cultivar — order Etter 'VOWI' 2011 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.