Korn
TypeSpirits
OriginGermany
First Known1500s
About Korn
German clear spirit distilled from grain, usually wheat or rye. Minimum 32% ABV. The oldest spirit in Germany. Similar to vodka but with a grainier flavor and less filtration. Over 600 producers in North Rhine-Westphalia. Traditionally drunk neat as a chaser to beer. Called Kornbrand when aged.
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