Alfred Schladerer Apple & Pear Brandy Schwarzwalder Obstwasser

Schladerer Schwarzwälder Obstwasser is a clear, unaged apple-and-pear fruit brandy from the Alfred Schladerer distillery in Germany's Black Forest.

"Obstwasser" means fruit water — a clear eau-de-vie distilled mainly from apples with a portion of pears. Schladerer selects fruit from the Markgräflerland, the Black Forest, and the Lake Constance region, ferments and distills it in the traditional Black Forest manner, and bottles it clear with no aging or added sugar. The result is bright, fruity, and exceptionally clean.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense, sparkling fruit — ripe pear and red apple with a subtle floral background
• Palate: Fresh apple and pear with a touch of white-pepper spice; clean and dry
• Finish: Mild and gently spiced, with lingering orchard fruit

Specs

• Distillery: Alfred Schladerer, Staufen, Black Forest, Germany
• Style: Apple & Pear Eau-de-Vie (clear, unaged fruit brandy)
• Fruit: Apples and pears from Markgräflerland, Black Forest, and Lake Constance
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750mL

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Obstwasser? Obstwasser means fruit water — a clear, unaged eau-de-vie distilled from a blend of apples and pears.
• Is it sweet? No. It is a dry, clear fruit brandy with bright orchard-fruit aroma but no added sugar.
• How should I serve it? Chilled in a tulip glass to highlight the apple and pear aromatics, or as a digestif after a meal.