Kirschwasser/Cherry Brandy - Tiki Drinks and Food

DH dot hog Member Joined: Feb 26, 2005 Posts: 6	DH dot hog Posted posted on Sun, Feb 27, 2005 2:30 PM "Kirschwasser" generally denotes brandy that is distilled from cherries. It should be clear. If you've ever experienced good grappa, you have a good starting point for imagining what kirschwasser is like: highly aromatic and, if you're not ready for it, strong. "Cherry brandy" seems to be to be a highly subjective description. Most I've seen in liquor stores and experienced in person look to be liqueurs--that is, a highly sugared cherry cordial-type beverage, like Heering. This is NOT kirschwasser. I'm not sure if I've led you wrong, but I hope that helps.

"Kirschwasser" generally denotes brandy that is distilled from cherries. It should be clear. If you've ever experienced good grappa, you have a good starting point for imagining what kirschwasser is like: highly aromatic and, if you're not ready for it, strong.

"Cherry brandy" seems to be to be a highly subjective description. Most I've seen in liquor stores and experienced in person look to be liqueurs--that is, a highly sugared cherry cordial-type beverage, like Heering. This is NOT kirschwasser.

I'm not sure if I've led you wrong, but I hope that helps.

Post #143578 by dot hog on Sun, Feb 27, 2005 2:30 PM