Asbach Uralt Brandy
German brandy from Rudesheim, aged in Limousin oak since 1892.
The story behind Asbach Uralt
Hugo Asbach founded his house in Rudesheim am Rhein on May 11, 1892, and gave German brandy its name. When the 1919 Treaty of Versailles barred German producers from the word Cognac, Asbach coined Weinbrand, and in 1923 that became a recognized category under German wine law. We have poured it across this counter for decades.
Asbach Uralt is not Cognac and does not pretend to be. The base wines come from a wide spread of European white grapes, not one protected region, then go through double distillation in copper pot and column stills to a distillate near 75% ABV. The flagship blends roughly 25 distillations and rests a minimum of three years in small French Limousin oak casks, well past the six months German law asks.
Explore the Asbach Uralt range
Four Asbach Uralt expressions reach us, from the three year flagship to a 21 year brandy. Here is how they line up.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbach Uralt Brandy 750mL | Weinbrand, minimum 3 years | 76 | Flagship blend of 25 distillations, Limousin oak, soft plum |
| Asbach Uralt Brandy 1L | Weinbrand, minimum 3 years | 76 | Same flagship in the larger bottle, built for a full bar |
| Asbach Uralt 8 Yrs Brandy 750mL | Weinbrand, 8 years | 80 | Longer oak, dried fruit and cocoa, rounder mid palate |
| Asbach Uralt 21 Yrs Brandy 750mL | Weinbrand, 21 years | 80 | Two decades of cask, deep raisin, leather, long finish |
Which Asbach Uralt is right for you?
Asbach Uralt pricing here starts at $30.99 for the 750mL flagship and $39.99 for the liter, both the everyday pour. Step up to the 8 Yrs at $45.99 when you want more oak and weight in the glass, and the 21 Yrs at $145.99 is the bottle for a milestone or a serious brandy drinker. Every one of these is a Weinbrand, not a Cognac, and priced accordingly. Call the store at (631) 343-7200 for current stock before you drive over.
Low proof, gentle oak, priced to keep a bottle open without ceremony.
Eight years in Limousin cask gives the dried fruit and cocoa depth they want.
A 21 year German brandy for a gift that has to mean something.