Nusbaumer Vieux Kirsch

Cherry brandy from Alsace, given time to mature: Nusbaumer Vieux Kirsch from the artisan distillery Jos. Nusbaumer begins with juicy, large-pitted cherries from Alsace and Franche-Comté. After rigorous quality sorting, the fruit is destemmed and placed in glass or wooden barrel fermentation tanks, where it is stirred daily for 4–5 weeks. This process extracts the almond-like, bitter aromas from the pits—the characteristic feature of a handcrafted cherry brandy.

In the glass, it displays the classic depth of a mature fruit brandy: sour cherry and a clear almond note, rounded off by the aging in the barrel. Serve neat at 16–18 °C in a small grappa glass or nosing glass. Pairs well with dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) or Black Forest cherry cake.