Collection: Asbach

As a brand, Asbach stands for the preservation and further development of the German brandy tradition. With over 125 years of experience and an unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship, Asbach is a symbol of German spirits culture. Every bottle of Asbach tells the brand’s story and embodies the values that Hugo Asbach upheld when he founded his company. The combination of tradition, craftsmanship and passion makes Asbach an outstanding representative of German brandy culture.

Asbach brandy is renowned for its smooth, harmonious aromas, which develop during its long ageing in oak barrels. The Asbach Original offers delicate notes of vanilla on the nose, combined with a subtle spiciness. On the palate, the brandy is round and balanced, with a pleasant, smooth finish. Asbach Uralt, on the other hand, impresses with its rich aromatic profile, featuring nuances of dried fruit, nuts and a subtle woody note, enhanced by the long ageing process. Asbach Privatbrand offers a deeper, more complex aroma with a velvety finish characterised by chocolate and coffee.

Asbach was founded in 1892 by Hugo Asbach in Rüdesheim am Rhein and has since become one of Germany’s best-known brandy brands. Hugo Asbach brought with him experience from France, where he had learnt the art of cognac production, and combined this knowledge with German distillation methods to create a unique brandy. Today, the name Asbach is synonymous with quality, tradition and German craftsmanship. The brand has managed to preserve its classic charm and high quality across generations, making it an integral part of German culinary culture.

The production of Asbach brandy follows a rigorous quality process that has remained virtually unchanged since the brand’s inception. The brandy is distilled from high-quality wines sourced from Europe’s finest wine-growing regions. Following distillation, the brandy is matured in small Limousin oak casks, which impart its complex aromas and smooth, balanced texture. The ageing process is crucial to Asbach’s characteristic flavour, which is created through a combination of traditional methods and modern expertise. Asbach’s philosophy is based on respect for tradition and a continuous quest for perfection.

Asbach is renowned not only in Germany but also internationally, and is prized for its quality and distinctive flavour. The brandy has won awards at numerous international competitions, underlining its position as a leading German brandy. Older vintages in particular, such as the Asbach Privatbrand 8 Years, have received high ratings and are prized by connoisseurs and collectors worldwide.

Asbach Original, aged for 3 years

A classic brandy aged for at least three years in oak barrels. It is characterised by its harmonious blend of gentle vanilla and woody aromas with a subtle spiciness. Perfect for enjoying neat or as an ingredient in cocktails.

Asbach Uralt

The brand’s most famous brandy, renowned for its outstanding quality for over 100 years. It offers an intense aroma profile with notes of dried fruit, nuts and a pleasant woody note.

Asbach Privatbrand 8 Years Aged

This premium brandy is aged for eight years in oak barrels and offers a deeper, more complex aroma with notes of chocolate, coffee and a hint of oak. Ideal for special occasions or as a fine gift.