Germany

Alfred Schladerer

The benchmark Black Forest house for Kirschwasser and Himbeergeist — the Wasser/Geist tradition in one distillery.

Location
Staufen im Breisgau, Black Forest, Germany
Founded
1844
Signature bottle
Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser
Region
Germany
CherryRaspberryPlumPearAppleWasser (ferment → distill)Geist (macerate → distill)Widely available in the US

Schladerer is the reference Black Forest Obstbrand producer, making fermented Wasser (kirsch, Zwetschgenwasser plum) and macerated Geist (raspberry), plus Williams pear and Obstler Wikipedia: Kirsch.

Products & tasting notes

  • Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser

    Wasser

    Clear and dry, with ripe Black Forest cherry and the classic almond-marzipan lift from the stones.

    About Cherry →

  • Himbeergeist (raspberry)

    Geist

    Explosive fresh raspberry aroma, dry and pure — the textbook Geist.

    About Raspberry →

  • Williams-Birne (pear)

    Wasser

    Ripe, floral Williams pear; juicy and fragrant with a clean finish.

    About Pear →

  • Zwetschgenwasser (plum)

    Wasser

    Dark damson plum, gently earthy and dry — the Germanic take on plum brandy.

    About Plum →

  • Obstler

    Wasser

    The classic apple-and-pear farmhouse blend — soft orchard fruit, warming and mellow.

    About Apple →

Explore the fruits

🍒Cherry brandy →🍓Raspberry brandy →🟣Plum brandy →🍐Pear brandy →🍎Apple brandy →