Etter Kirsch Eau-de-Vie 1976 (70cl, 42%)

A 1976 vintage Swiss cherry eau-de-vie from Etter, bottled at 42% ABV in a 700ml bottle. It was distilled from the 1976 cherry harvest from the Zugersee region and matured for decades in 50-litre glass demijohns. Etter was distilling single-variety kirsch with vintage years on the label before the word vintage was fashionable. It is crystal clear, with deep, concentrated cherry, dark fruit, floral nuance and remarkable purity on the nose. The palate is broad, warming and powerful, with layered cherry, almond and subtle spice, and the finish is very long, elegant and superbly harmonious.