Etter Kirsch Eau-de-Vie 2004
Etter Kirsch Eau-de-Vie 2004 is a vintage Swiss kirsch bottled at 42% ABV (84 proof) in a 700mL bottle. Etter's old vintage kirsches come only from years of particularly good harvests of the "Lauerz" mountain cherry, which grows in tall trees in a sunny position on the Zugerberg mountain — and 2004 was one of those years. Long storage in 50-liter glass demijohns lets the intensely concentrated flavors meld and reveal the true character of the vintage. From the Etter family distillery in Zug, Switzerland, distilling single-variety kirsch since 1870. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Vintage: 2004 — Lauerz mountain cherry
- Maturation: years in 50-liter glass demijohns
- Origin: Zugerberg, Zug, Switzerland
- Distillery: Etter Soehne AG — family-owned since 1870
Two Decades of Quiet Maturation
A 2004 vintage kirsch has spent over two decades resting in glass — not oak — which is precisely why it still tastes of cherry rather than wood. The Lauerz mountain cherry, grown high on the Zugerberg, gives kirsch of particular intensity, and time in demijohns has rounded the young distillate's raw edges into harmony. A bottle for the cellar or the connoisseur's shelf. See more eaux-de-vie and the Etter collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: crystal clear. Nose: mature cherry depth with almond and dried fruit. Palate: concentrated mountain-cherry character, marzipan, remarkable smoothness. Finish: long, gentle, warming.
How to Enjoy
Neat at cellar temperature, savored slowly — two decades of rest deserve unhurried attention. A profound digestif.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lauerz cherry? A mountain-cherry variety grown in tall trees on the sunny Zugerberg above Zug — the source of Etter's vintage kirsches.
Has it been aged 20+ years? Yes — vintages rest for years in 50-liter glass demijohns; 2004 is a mature, fully developed bottling.
Is it oaky? No — glass aging adds depth without any wood character.
A 2004 vintage, fully mature — order Etter Kirsch 2004 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.