Schwartzhog Krauter Liqueur
36.7% ABV (73.4 proof) | German herbal liqueur (Kräuterlikör) | Made by the Hardenberg Distillery, Germany | Ginger, pomerants (bitter orange) and gentian root — Schwartzhog Kräuter Liqueur is a German herbal liqueur hand-crafted from a medieval German recipe: an infusion of selected herbs, fruits and roots — including ginger, pomerants (bitter orange) and gentian — produced by the Hardenberg family distillery. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Germany's kräuterlikör tradition is old, but Schwartzhog has the look and attitude of something bolder — the brand leans into the wild boar (Keiler) legend behind its name. Serve it ice-cold: the bitter-orange and gentian depth makes it a natural alongside other herbal liqueurs for digestifs, shots, and bitter-forward cocktails.
Tasting notes
The brand publishes no formal tasting notes; label copy points to the botanical character — ginger warmth, bitter orange lift and gentian bitterness over a rich caramel-tinted base. Expect an assertive, bittersweet herbal profile rather than a sweet dessert liqueur.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 73.4 proof (36.7% ABV) — bold German kräuterlikör, not a soft liqueur
- Made by the Hardenberg Distillery, Germany — product of Germany
- Medieval-recipe infusion: ginger, pomerants, gentian, herbs, fruits and roots
- Serve chilled — classic digestif style
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Straight from the freezer in a chilled shot glass — the traditional German serve. It also works in bitter cocktails wherever you'd use an amaro or herbal liqueur.
Frequently asked questions
What is Schwartzhog?
A German herbal liqueur (Kräuterlikör) made by the Hardenberg Distillery from a medieval recipe — ginger, bitter orange and gentian among its botanicals — at 73.4 proof.
Is Schwartzhog the same as Jägermeister?
Both are German kräuterlikörs, but Schwartzhog is a separate brand made by the Hardenberg family distillery, with its own recipe and a bolder 73.4-proof profile.
How do you drink Schwartzhog?
Ice-cold and neat, per the brand — straight from the freezer as a digestif or shot.