Schladerer Kirsch Cherry Liqueur
Schladerer Kirsch Cherry Liqueur is a 24% ABV (48 proof) German cherry liqueur from the Black Forest — Black Forest sweet cherries refined with natural cherry juice, built on the house's famous Kirschwasser (cherry brandy) as the base. Not to be confused with the unsweetened 42% Kirschwasser, this "Edel-Kirsch" is a softer, sweeter pour in a 750mL bottle. Order cherry liqueur online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 24% (48 proof)
- Size: 750mL (verify against bottle — importer sheet lists 700mL)
- Style: Sweetened cherry liqueur (not Kirschwasser)
- Base: House Kirschwasser + Black Forest sweet cherries and cherry juice
- Origin: Staufen, Black Forest, Germany — distilling since 1844
Black Forest Cherries, Two Ways
Schladerer is famous for its Kirschwasser — the unsweetened cherry distillate that defines Black Forest cake — but the Cherry Liqueur takes the same fruit in a friendlier direction. The base is still the house's real cherry brandy, which contributes the signature bitter-almond note, but here it's married with Black Forest sweet cherries and natural cherry juice for a rich, balanced, approachable pour. The result: deep natural cherry with a hint of almond, sweetness in check, and enough backbone from the brandy base to keep it from ever tasting like candy. Browse more Schladerer spirits, explore cherry and fruit liqueurs, or compare with the family's raspberry brandy.
Tasting Notes
Rich natural cherry on the nose with a faint almond blossom note. The palate is balanced and fruit-driven — sweet cherry, hints of bitter almond from the brandy base, gentle warmth — with a smooth, lightly sweet finish.
How to Enjoy
Excellent neat or over ice, and a natural in cocktails: try it in a cherry-laced Manhattan variation, or top a small pour with sparkling wine for an easy aperitivo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as Kirschwasser?
No. Kirschwasser is Schladerer's unsweetened 42% cherry eau-de-vie; this is a sweetened 24% cherry liqueur built on that brandy — some retailers call it "Edel-Kirsch."
What gives it the almond note?
The Kirschwasser base — cherry-stone character from the house's own cherry brandy.
Is the bottle 700mL or 750mL?
The store's listing is 750mL; the importer's sheet lists 700mL — check the bottle at purchase if size matters to you.
Black Forest cherry character without the fire — buy Schladerer Kirsch Cherry Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor, with pickup or delivery in San Diego, CA.