Eight years on oak is a long time for a German brandy, and it shows: Asbach 8 Year Old is a rounder, more contemplative take on the house's classic style, from the same Rüdesheim distillery that set the German brandy standard back in 1892.
Expert's Description
Asbach 8 Year Old is a German Brandy, matured for up to 8 years, bottled at 40%.
The brandy is produced by the respected Asbach distillery in Rüdesheim am Rhein, known since 1892 for quality brandy made in the French tradition. This 8 year old edition represents a more mature and complex version of the house's core style.
Distilled from wine and matured in small oak casks, the brandy gains a round, full character, while its natural colour and lack of chill-filtration underline an authentic, unadulterated expression.
With a medium body and balanced sweetness, the 8 year old edition appeals to both newcomers and seasoned brandy lovers seeking more depth than the house's younger bottlings.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Apple, apricot and a hint of coconut, supported by red grape.
Palate
Full and round with a clear presence of oak and a soft, ripe sweetness.
Finish
Medium length, with warm spice and a final dry wood note, without any smoke.
Specifications
Name: Asbach 8 Year Old
Distillery: Asbach
Country: Germany
Type: German Brandy
Age: 8 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak
EAN no.: 4016500013101
Serving suggestion: Enjoy after dinner as a digestif, with dessert, or alone as a sipping brandy
Flavour Profile
Apple · Apricot · Coconut · Oak
Did You Know?
Asbach 8 Year Old is made without chill-filtration and without added colouring, meaning the bottle's deep colour comes entirely from eight years of contact with the oak cask rather than from caramel colouring, as is common in many other brandies.
