In Rüdesheim am Rhein, where the Rhine winds past steep vineyards, Asbach has distilled brandy since 1892. This 3 year old expression is the house's most accessible release, yet it carries the same craft roots as the older bottlings.
Expert's Description
Asbach Original 3 Year Old is a German Brandy, matured for at least 3 years, bottled at 38%.
The house of Asbach was founded in 1892 by Hugo Asbach in Rüdesheim am Rhein, and it was the first German distillery to produce brandy following the French model. The Asbach name has since become so closely tied to German brandy that many Germans use it as a generic term for the category.
The brandy is distilled from selected wine and then matured in French Limousin oak casks, which lend spiced warmth and depth even after just a few years on wood.
The short but careful maturation makes this 3 year old edition a more direct and fruit-forward experience than the house's older bottlings, suiting both everyday enjoyment and a first introduction to German brandy.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Ripe apples, gentle vanilla and a hint of spiced oak.
Palate
Round and fruity with soft notes of raisin and caramel, lifted by a touch of pepper from the cask.
Finish
Short to medium, with warm spice and a final dry wood note.
Specifications
Name: Asbach Original 3 Year Old
Distillery: Asbach
Country: Germany
Type: German Brandy
Age: 3 years
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Limousin Oak
EAN no.: 4016500033116
Serving suggestion: Enjoy at room temperature, with an ice cube, or in a warm toddy
Flavour Profile
Apple · Vanilla · Caramel · Spiced Oak
Did You Know?
Asbach was the first distillery in Germany allowed to call its spirit brandy at all, because Hugo Asbach insisted on using the French distillation method instead of the cheaper German alternatives common in his day.
