Asbach Uralt German Brandy (Weinbrand)
With over 130 years of tradition, Asbach Uralt stands as one of Germany’s most iconic and distinguished brandies.
Founded in 1892 by Hugo Asbach in Rüdesheim am Rhein, this Weinbrand was created in the image of fine French Cognac - smooth, refined, and deeply aromatic. When the use of the word “Cognac” was later restricted, Asbach pioneered a new identity for German brandy, introducing the now-famous term Weinbrand, forever linking his name to the spirit of German craftsmanship.
Distilled from select wines and aged in small Limousin oak casks, Asbach Uralt delivers a classic, rounded profile of dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, and warm spice. Its velvety texture and long, mellow finish reflect both the quality of its ingredients and the patience of traditional double distillation.
Produced to this day in Rüdesheim and now part of the Underberg AG family, Asbach Uralt remains a timeless symbol of elegance, heritage, and German excellence - a brandy that marries history with unmistakable smoothness in every glass.
Germany
700ml
36% ABV
NVAsbach Uralt is one of Germany’s most iconic and enduring brandies — a smooth, richly flavoured spirit that has defined the country’s Weinbrand tradition for more than a century. Distilled from select German wines and matured in small Limousin oak casks, Asbach Uralt combines fruity depth with gentle oak refinement. Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and warm spice give it a rounded, mellow character that’s both comforting and sophisticated. Known for its balance and smoothness, it remains one of the most recognisable and widely enjoyed brandies in Europe.
Founded in 1892 by Hugo Asbach in Rüdesheim am Rhein, the Asbach distillery quickly became synonymous with quality and innovation. Asbach trained in Cognac, France, before returning to Germany, where he introduced the art of fine brandy distillation to the Rhine region. When the term “Cognac” became legally restricted to French producers after World War I, Hugo Asbach coined the term “Weinbrand”, establishing a new identity for German brandy — one rooted in national pride and craftsmanship.
Still produced in Rüdesheim and now part of Underberg AG, Asbach continues to craft brandy using its original double distillation process and extended oak maturation. The result is a spirit that blends tradition with timeless appeal — smooth, aromatic, and unmistakably German.
Style: German Brandy (Weinbrand)
Origin: Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
Producer: Asbach GmbH (founded by Hugo Asbach in 1892)
ABV: 36%
Base: Distilled from selected German wines
Cask Type: Matured in small Limousin oak casks
Age: “Uralt” translates to “very old” — typically aged 3–5 years (no official age statement)
Appearance: Deep amber / golden bronze
Nose:
Dried fruits, honey, and vanilla
Hints of toasted oak and nutmeg
Palate:
Smooth and rich texture
Flavours of raisin, caramel, toffee, and warm spice
Subtle oak and almond tones
Finish:
Long, mellow, and warming
Lingering fruit sweetness and gentle wood spice
Neat: Best served at room temperature in a tulip or snifter glass
With Water: Opens up sweetness and fruit, softening oak spice
Warm Serve: Gently warmed glass enhances depth and aroma
Cocktails:
Classic Sidecar — citrusy and refined
Brandy Old Fashioned — rich and aromatic
German Coffee — with sugar, coffee, and cream
Food Pairings:
Dark chocolate desserts or apple strudel
Crème brûlée or nut-based pastries
Roasted nuts or mild cigars
Occasions:
After-dinner digestif
Relaxed sipping spirit for refined gatherings
