History

Since 2011, Mathias Gerstner has been distilling noble brandies and fine spirits in a wood-fired copper pot still. In 2014 he completed the training to become a Bavarian Edelbrand Sommelier at the Hochschule in Weihenstephan (Freising in Upper Bavaria). In 2021 Mathias Gerstner completed the training to become a state-certified distiller in Deutenkofen in Lower Bavaria and Veitshöchheim. For several years the experienced distiller has served as a judge at the Franconian and Bavarian Edelbrand awards as well as at the FRANKFURT International Trophy. The many awards testify to the high quality of the products from Edelbrennerei Gerstner. At Edelbrennerei Gerstner, almost all distillates and liqueurs are produced in certified organic quality. The wood for distillation comes from regional forests. The required electricity is supplied by the rooftop PV system. We are one of the few distilleries in Germany that consistently pursue sustainability.

Production / Manufacturing

Distillation takes place in a wood-fired copper pot still. At Edelbrennerei Gerstner, almost all distillates and liqueurs are produced in certified organic quality. The wood for distillation comes from regional forests, and the electricity comes from our on-site PV system. We consider sustainability a central part of our business.

Products / Whisky Series

Liquid Aurum, Latin for "liquid gold", presents Franconia Single Cask Grain Whisky. Cask: Franconian Spessart oak. Maturation: With Franconian Domina from Weingut Dahms in Schweinfurt. Grain: From Franconian fields. Distiller: From Rhön-Grabfeld. Maturation: Long-term barrel aging at the distiller and Edelbrand sommelier Mathias Gerstner in Trappstadt, which yields a true "Franconian" in the glass. Our mild and fruity whisky ages at least 4 years in Franconian oak casks. Each bottle is handwritten and thus a one-of-a-kind piece. Liquid Aurum Grain Whisky ages for at least 4 years in small 100-liter casks of Franconian Spessart oak. 0.5 L for €49.

Visits / Experiences

The website welcomes visitors to Edelbrennerei Gerstner and Birkwild Likørmanufaktur, and there is access to the online shop. There is mention of Oxenkopfgin on Bayerischen Fernsehen.

Philosophy

We focus on certified organic quality and sustainability. The fuel for distillation comes from regional forests, and the necessary electricity comes from our rooftop PV system. We are among the few distilleries in Germany that consistently pursue sustainability.