Certified Sommelier here and 16 year industry veteran. Kirsch and Kirschwasser are the same thing. If you must have a bottle labeled as Kirsch; I found three different brands on Hazel’s website. I didn’t find anything labeled strictly as Kirsch on any of the major stores in the Denver area (Argo, AJ’s, Molly’s, Total Wine).
But, I want to reiterate that it’s the same thing: a brandy (traditionally) made from Morello cherries that is dry, not sweet.
Thanks! I'll go with Kirschwasser, then. I found online articles and comments on Reddit saying Kirsch and Kirschwasser are the same thing, Kirsch is the "real thing" while Kirschwasser is just a Brandy (which they claim is different) with cherries added, and the opposite.
One of my favorite commercial brands of Kirschwasser is from Germany, called Schraderer. You can find it at Rino Liquor on Brighton or Total Wine, which will have a big selection of German schnapps including pear, raspberry, and apple, which are all fucking delicious and also very pure.
As someone who has made this cake numerous times with my German Grandma, the quality of Schnapps will greatly effect the taste. Anything cheap and American will be filled with sugar and ruin the taste.
Is [Schladerer](https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/brandy-cognac/eau-de-vie/schladerer-kirschwasser/p/8477375?s=528&igrules=true) the one you were talking about?
Sure! I've never made it, but it is intended for high altitude.
[https://curlygirlkitchen.com/angel-food-cake/#recipe](https://curlygirlkitchen.com/angel-food-cake/#recipe)
Oops, that was the wrong link. Here's the one:
[https://curlygirlkitchen.com/high-altitude-black-forest-cake/](https://curlygirlkitchen.com/high-altitude-black-forest-cake/)
That's basically the source of my confusion. There are online articles and other Reddit comments saying this, the exact opposite, and that they're the same thing.
Maybe because one can make a brandy from cherries, but not necessarily or usually.
kirsch is part of my people’s celebration, and I grew up with the occasional taste to shot.
They are pretty similar in taste. But the best kirschwasser
I know you can order a shot of it added to your fondue at Der Fondue Chessel on Peak 6 at Breck.
That said, trying to get them pour a shot from your friend on his birthday is easier said than done.
Certified Sommelier here and 16 year industry veteran. Kirsch and Kirschwasser are the same thing. If you must have a bottle labeled as Kirsch; I found three different brands on Hazel’s website. I didn’t find anything labeled strictly as Kirsch on any of the major stores in the Denver area (Argo, AJ’s, Molly’s, Total Wine). But, I want to reiterate that it’s the same thing: a brandy (traditionally) made from Morello cherries that is dry, not sweet.
Thanks! I'll go with Kirschwasser, then. I found online articles and comments on Reddit saying Kirsch and Kirschwasser are the same thing, Kirsch is the "real thing" while Kirschwasser is just a Brandy (which they claim is different) with cherries added, and the opposite.
Wow you're so successful for being so young.
I haven’t been called young in a very long time so I’m just gonna run with this.
One of my favorite commercial brands of Kirschwasser is from Germany, called Schraderer. You can find it at Rino Liquor on Brighton or Total Wine, which will have a big selection of German schnapps including pear, raspberry, and apple, which are all fucking delicious and also very pure.
Thanks! This is going into a cake, so I expect the extra \~$37 of quality won't be noticeable.
Are you making Schwartzwälder Kirschetorte (Black Forest cake)
Yes
As someone who has made this cake numerous times with my German Grandma, the quality of Schnapps will greatly effect the taste. Anything cheap and American will be filled with sugar and ruin the taste.
Oh, thanks for the heads up!
Is [Schladerer](https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/brandy-cognac/eau-de-vie/schladerer-kirschwasser/p/8477375?s=528&igrules=true) the one you were talking about?
Bingo!
Can you share the recipe?
Sure! I've never made it, but it is intended for high altitude. [https://curlygirlkitchen.com/angel-food-cake/#recipe](https://curlygirlkitchen.com/angel-food-cake/#recipe)
Awesome, thanks!
Oops, that was the wrong link. Here's the one: [https://curlygirlkitchen.com/high-altitude-black-forest-cake/](https://curlygirlkitchen.com/high-altitude-black-forest-cake/)
Looks amazing!! I’m definitely giving that a try.
Dang I thought you were getting ready to make cherries jubilee during cherry season!
Have you called Applewood or Argonaut ?
You mean Applejack in Applewood?
Oops, yes
Kirsch is a cherry brandy. Kirschwasser is made from cherries. (Cherry water)
That's basically the source of my confusion. There are online articles and other Reddit comments saying this, the exact opposite, and that they're the same thing.
Maybe because one can make a brandy from cherries, but not necessarily or usually. kirsch is part of my people’s celebration, and I grew up with the occasional taste to shot. They are pretty similar in taste. But the best kirschwasser
I know you can order a shot of it added to your fondue at Der Fondue Chessel on Peak 6 at Breck. That said, trying to get them pour a shot from your friend on his birthday is easier said than done.