Asbach Uralt is a German brandy produced by the company Asbach GmbH, a subsidiary of Underberg AG, which also makes other spirits and chocolate. Its history dates back to 1892 when Hugo Asbach (1868–1935) founded the company in the town of Rüdesheim am Rhein. After World War I, when the Treaty of Versailles decreed that the word Cognac could only be used for French products, Hugo Asbach coined the term Weinbrand for German brandy, which in 1923 became an official classification according to German wine law. Asbach Uralt acquires its unique and distinctive taste through traditional distillation, careful storage for a least 3 years in Limousin oak casks and the secret Asbach maturing and refining process. Its mellow taste and harmonious bouquet make Asbach Uralt the embodiment of perfect quality and superb enjoyment.