Etter Kirsch Eau-de-Vie 2004 (70cl, 42%)

A Swiss kirsch eau-de-vie from the 2004 vintage, distilled by Etter Soehne AG in Zug. It is made from the Lauerz mountain cherry grown on the Zugerberg and bottled at 42% ABV in a 700 ml bottle. The 2004 vintage came from a particularly good harvest. The spirit rests for years in 50-litre glass demijohns, giving mature cherry depth without wood character. It is crystal clear, with mature cherry depth, almond and dried fruit on the nose, concentrated mountain-cherry character, marzipan and remarkable smoothness on the palate, and a long, gentle, warming finish.