What is kirsch?
Kirsch · German
Clear, dry cherry brandy from Germany, Switzerland and Alsace. Used in fondue, Black Forest cake and the odd cocktail.
What it tastes like
Dry and sharp, with cherry and a nutty, almondy edge from the pits. No sugar, all fruit and heat.
Where you’ll see it
Swiss and Alpine restaurants, fondue and Black Forest desserts, and digestif lists.