Killepitsch

Killepitsch is a herbal liqueur with 42% alcohol liqueur factory Peter Busch GmbH & Co. KG in Dusseldorf.

Was Killepitsch initially a well-known only in space Dusseldorf herbal liqueur, which was served in local pubs and available for purchase at retail in the region, this is known across nowadays beyond the borders of Dusseldorf and is exported worldwide in 14 countries, for example in the USA and to Japan.

In Dusseldorf Killepitsch was especially in the small tasting room " Et Kabüffke " known in the Goldener Helm in Flingerstraße against the Brauhaus Uerige, where it can still be tasted. In addition, the manufacturer operates more Schankstuben Carsch - house and in the Schadow -Arkaden. A strikingly large proportion of the guests consumed depending on the time of day ( as a digestif ) exclusively herbal liqueur, although the drinks mentioned the rooms is great.

The liqueur is distilled according to a family recipe, are needed for the 98 different essences of herbs, berries and fruits from around the world. After burning the Killepitsch one years must still be stored in old clay pots. Due to its ingredients Killepitsch is very dark, the taste, it is bitter - sweet, the sweet impression prevails. About one million liters Killepitsch are produced annually (as of 2005).

History

The name originated in World War II in an air raid shelter in the conversation between Hans Müller- locks, the creator of " Schneider Wibbel ", and Willi Bush, has reportedly said at the bush:

This name was used in 1955 at the opening of the pub " Et Kabüffke " for the liqueur still known today.

Killepitsch is produced in the new glass factory in Düsseldorf Media Harbour since 2005. The old factories in Düsseldorf's Old Town had become too small.

Killepitsch is the title of the song with the rapper Blumio and JayJay sang a booze cruise through the city's Old Town in 2012.