Jägermeister
German digestif
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Key Takeaways
- Jägermeister ( YAY -gər-my-stər , German: [ˈjɛːɡɐˌmaɪstɐ] ) is a German digestif made with 56 herbs and spices.
- The recipe has not changed since its creation, and the drink continues to be sold in a green glass bottle.
- History Wilhelm Mast was a vinegar manufacturer and wine trader in the city of Wolfenbüttel, Germany.
- In 1934, at age 37, Curt devised the recipe for "Jägermeister" after he took over his father's business.
Jägermeister ( YAY-gər-my-stər, German: [ˈjɛːɡɐˌmaɪstɐ] ) is a German digestif made with 56 herbs and spices. Developed in 1934 by Wilhelm and Curt Mast, it has an alcohol by volume of 35% (61 degrees proof, or US 70 proof). The recipe has not changed since its creation, and the drink continues to be sold in a green glass bottle. It is the flagship product of Mast-Jägermeister SE headquartered in Wolfenbüttel, Germany.
History
Wilhelm Mast was a vinegar manufacturer and wine trader in the city of Wolfenbüttel, Germany. His son, Curt Mast (1897–1970), was passionate about the production of spirits and liqueurs and always keen to help his father in the business even at an early age. In 1934, at age 37, Curt devised the recipe for "Jägermeister" after he took over his father's business.
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