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Etter Kirsch AOP Zug Eau-de-Vie

  • The name Etter is synonymous with fine Swiss eau-de-vie
  • Distilled from more than 10 pounds of fresh mountain cherries
  • Makes a luxurious base for an espresso martini
  • Provides depth and without added sugar for any drink calling for Maraschino liqueur
  • Sip neat or as aperitif highball mixed with club soda; base for the Rose cocktail
  • Essential to a traditional fondue

The name Etter is synonymous with Swiss Kirsch, made by the same family since 1870. In this bottle is distilled more than 10 pounds of fresh mountain cherries exclusively of the region surrounding Zug. The brandies gently evolve for years in glass demijohns before bottling. Kirsch is famously enjoyed sipped neat after dinner, or as aperitif mixed with club soda. In cocktails it pairs magically with Génépy. In the kitchen, it's an essential ingredient in a traditional fondue.

unopened, store verticallyunopened, store vertically
keeps indefinitely
(50-65ºF)
once openedonce opened
keeps indefinitely
(room temp)
serving suggestionserving suggestion
pour varies
(59-64ºF)

About Etter Soehne AG

The name Etter is synonymous worldwide with fine cherry brandy, or kirsch, as well as other clear fruit brandies, or eaux-de-vie. Paul Etter founded the distillery in the Swiss region of Zug in 1870. Etter remains a family-owned business, with the fourth generation, Eveline and Gabriel Galliker-Etter, taking the reins from longtime leader Hans Etter in 2012. Kirsch was the only expression produced by Etter until 1981, when the distillery started to expand its range. The brandies gently evolve for years in glass demijohns before bottling. This glass aging is essential to reveal the uncommon depth and richness of these spirits. The classic kirsch eau-de-vie is produced using small, black cherries sourced from the best locations around Lake Zug. Full details

About Zug AOP

The cultivation of cherries near the shores of the Zugersee lake dates back at least 600 years, with the first cherry distilleries appearing in the area in 1846. Farmers and producers banded together to form the “Kirschwasser-Gesellschaft in Zug” in 1870 to protect and promote true “Zuger” Kirsch brandy. Kirsch from the Zug AOP stands out for its intense concentration, ability to improve over years of aging in neutral vessels, and a prominent almond note, which comes from the high concentration of cherry pits in each production.

RECIPES See all 18 recipes for this product 18 recipes available at https://alpenz.com/productrecipes-etter_kirsch.html

Rose Cocktail

(Johnny Mitta, Chatham Hotel, Paris)

Shake with ice:

2 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambéry

1 oz Etter Kirsch

1 tsp raspberry syrup or jam

Strain into cocktail glass.

Garnish with cocktail cherry.

Blanc Martinez

Stir with ice:

1.5 oz Hayman’s Old Tom Gin

1.5 oz Comoz Blanc Vermouth de Chambery

0.125 oz Etter Kirsch

1 dash orange bitters

Strain into a coupe.

Garnish with orange peel.

Kirsch Highball #1

Build in highball glass:

1 oz japanese whisky

0.5 oz Etter Kirsch

1 tsp Dolin Genepy le Chamois

Add ice.

Top with 4.5 oz soda.

Stir.

Express and discard lemon peel.

Zug Mule

Build in collins glass:

1.5 oz vodka

0.75 oz Etter Kirsch

0.75 oz lime juice

Add crushed ice.

Add 3 oz ginger beer

Stir.

Garnish with lime wedge.

Bishop Street Daiquiri

Bishop Street Daiquiri:

Shake with ice:

2 oz white rum

0.5 oz Etter Kirsch

0.75 oz lime juice

0.5 oz pink grapefruit juice

0.25 oz rich syrup

Fine strain into cocktail coupe.

Garnish with lime wheel.

SKU Vintage Region Origin Desc Cepage % Alc Size/Pack Finish BTL Barcode Cs Barcode Cs Wgt
HZ 5071NVZugCHBrandy; Fruit41.0%700/6T Cap761069340130076106930012967.90 kg
HZ 5070NVZugCHBrandy; Fruit41.0%375/12T Cap761069340003776106930019998.76 kg