Alter Schwede is an elegant traditional German Herb Liqueur that dates back to 1648 with a rich heritage. 

 

Alter Schwede contains only the finest quality products consisting of triple distilled spirits that was made from the finest wine, more than 220 traditional herbs and spices and mountain spring water from the Elgin Highlands. 

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The herbs and spices are harvested from Europe, Scandinavia, certain Asian countries and now also South Africa. It can take up to a year to harvest and properly prepare certain herbs for final production.

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This liqueur was originally distilled in Germany by Wein Kohlhoff and is now also produced in South Africa under license by Cape Distillery in the Strand.