Fancy a drink? There are many options when it comes to what you can have. Kirsch and grappa being two of the most popular.
But, with so many varieties of alcohol on the market, it can be hard to know which one is best for you! Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing between these two drinks.
Kirsch: A type of brandy distilled from dark cherries. It’s been around since the 17th century with a production process that hasn’t changed much at all since then. It may be drunk as an apéritif or after a meal.
Grappa: A distilled alcoholic beverage made from grape pomace (the skins, seeds, stems, and pulp left over after wine has been pressed).
Alcohol content usually ranges from 40% to 70%. Grappa was first distilled in Italy sometime before 1779. Nowadays it’s produced by distilling either fermented grape juice or must (grape pulp).
The Difference Between Kirsch and Grappa
Kirsch is made from dark cherries, while grappa is made from grape pomace. Kirsch can be drunk as an apéritif or after a meal, but grappa is customarily drunk as an apéritif. Grappa may have alcohol content anywhere between 40% and 70% while kirsch has 20%.
Conclusion
Kirsch and Grappa are sometimes used interchangeably. However, in order to call yourself a connoisseur, you should know the difference between these two unique and distinctly different drinks!
Kirsch: Distilled from cherries, Kirsch is a clear liquor with a fruity and sweet taste. It can be used to make cocktails or simply enjoyed on its own.
Grappa: Distilled from grape skins, Grappa is a clear liquor with a strong and pungent flavor. It too can be used to make cocktails or enjoyed on its own.
One is distilled from cherries, the other from grape skins. They are both clear liquors with their own unique flavor profile. But there’s one important distinction: Grappa is made from grapes and Kirsch is made from cherries.
The latter often has a fruitier flavor profile, while the latter has a more pungent flavor. Drinkers will likely have preferences for one or the other, but it’s worth getting to know both!