Wolfschmidt Kummel 1980s (50cl, 39%)

This is a Wolfschmidt kummel from the 1980s, a clear herbal liqueur flavoured mainly with caraway. It has a strength of 39% and comes in a 50cl bottle. Kummel is believed to have first been made in the Netherlands in 1675, and from there it travelled to Germany and Russia. In the mid-19th century it rivalled gin, with caraway rather than juniper giving it a calming effect after a heavy meal. In Germany it is known as Allasch and is a popular digestif, while Russia remains its largest market.