Asbach Uralt 3 Yr Brandy
Asbach Uralt 3 Year Old Brandy is Germany's original Weinbrand — 38% ABV, 750mL — a blend of up to 25 wine distillations matured at least 3 years, first in small Limousin oak barrels and later in German oak. Founded in 1892 in Rüdesheim am Rhein by Hugo Asbach, the house coined the word "Weinbrand" after the Treaty of Versailles reserved "Cognac" for French products. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, and taste 130 years of German distilling craft.
- ABV: 38% (76 proof) — widely verified
- Size: 750mL (US)
- Age: Minimum 3 years — four to five times the legal requirement
- Production: Blend of up to 25 wine distillations; copper-still distilled; Limousin then German oak
- Origin: Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany; founded 1892 by Hugo Asbach
The Brandy That Named Itself "Weinbrand"
Hugo Asbach apprenticed in French distilleries before founding his house in Rüdesheim in 1892, and his spirit was originally labeled "Rüdesheim Cognac." When the Treaty of Versailles restricted the name Cognac to French products, Asbach simply invented a new word: Weinbrand — wine brandy. The Uralt ("original") is still the foundation of the range, and the bottle label reproduces the handwritten recipe document from 1892, sealed with the Asbach family's heraldic lion. Explore more brandy and the full Asbach range.
Tasting Notes
Smooth and mellow, with a mild sweetness and a peppery nuance. Honey, vanilla, caramel, plums, nuts, chocolate, and coffee move over a full-bodied, vinous palate; the nose is elegant and viney with cocoa; the finish is smoky and dry-cocoa. Topaz color.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a brandy snifter to appreciate the oak, or in the German classic — Irish coffee. It also stands up well in a Sidecar or an old-fashioned-style stirred build with bitters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weinbrand?
German for "wine brandy" — the term Hugo Asbach coined after the Treaty of Versailles reserved "Cognac" for French products. It's a brandy distilled from wine and aged in oak, the German counterpart to Cognac.
What does Asbach Uralt mean?
"Uralt" means "original" or "ancient." It's the flagship expression of the Asbach house — the recipe Hugo Asbach wrote by hand in 1892.
How old is Asbach Uralt?
It matures a minimum of 3 years in oak — four to five times the six-month legal requirement — from a blend of up to 25 different wine distillations.
Germany's original Weinbrand — order Asbach Uralt online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.