Allasch

Allasch is a variety of Kümmel, a caraway liqueur of around 40% ABV, usually flavoured with bitter almonds, anise, angelica root and orange peel.

Invented in 1823 in Allasch, Russian Empire (now Allažmuiža in Latvia), a von Blanckenhagen family property,[1] it was widely popular and produced there until 1944 when the Soviet Union re-occupied Latvia and expelled ethnic Germans from the region.

In 1830, Allasch was exhibited at the Leipzig Trade Fair and quickly gained popularity, being soon produced by local distilleries. It is now considered a Leipzig specialty, usually drunk as a digestif, although there are also manufacturers outside Leipzig.[2]

In Latvia, it is still produced under the name "Allažu ķimelis" (Allaži kümmel).[3]

See also

    References
    1. "Spezialitaten". Leipzig-dasdorf.de. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
    2. "Allasch | Preussische Spirituosen Manufaktur". Psmberlin.de. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
    3. www.cube.lv, Cube /. "Allažu ķimelis : Allažu ķimelis : Brands : Products : AS Latvijas balzams". www.lb.lv. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
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