Asbach Spezialbrand 15 Year Old Brandy

Detailed Description

This is a 15 year old brandy from German brand, Asbach. Known for being enjoyably spicy and rich, Asbach has something of a cult following after soldiers from the First and Second World War becoming rather fond of it.

Asbach Spezialbrand 15 Year Old Brandy Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet with apple, pear, orange and lasting floral notes.

Palate: Well rounded, with spice at the centre and sweet vanilla surrounding it.

Finish: A very long finish.

Distillery Information

Asbach Uralt is a German brandy produced by the company Asbach GmbH, a subsidiary of Underberg AG, which also makes other spirits and chocolate. Its history dates back to 1892 when Hugo Asbach (1868–1935) founded the company in the town of Rüdesheim am Rhein. Asbach, a native from Cologne, learned the distillery trade at the local “Export-Company for German Cognac” and further improved his knowledge in France. He founded his own company on 11 May 1892, distributing domestic “Rüdesheim Cognac” which soon became popular. After World War I, when the Treaty of Versailles decreed that the word Cognac could only be used for French products, Hugo Asbach coined the term Weinbrand for German brandy.