what kind of alcohol is jagermeister

Jägermeister is a type of herbal liqueur, specifically classified as a digestif. It is made from distilled alcohol infused with a secret blend of 56 herbs, fruits, roots, and spices including citrus peel, licorice, anise, ginger, and saffron. Jägermeister has a higher alcohol content of 35% by volume and is traditionally consumed after meals to aid digestion, which is characteristic of digestifs. It is a sweet, earthy, and herbal drink originally developed in Germany in 1934 and remains popular worldwide both as a digestif and in party settings.