History

Family-owned distillery since 2008

Nordpfalz Brennerei – The small distillery at Donnersberg is a family-owned distillery since 2008. Edelobst & Whisky EST 2008. In December 2020 the distillery received the Staatsehrenpreis. Bernhard Höning is named as the figurehead and the leadership. With more than 10 years of experience they produce liqueurs, Edelobstbrände, Geister and Whisky – directly from the producer in the highest quality.

Production

The distillates are produced from hand-selected and fully ripe fruits, for a distillate is only as good as the fruit it is made from. Clean processing and fermentation, as well as a gentle and time-consuming distillation, lead to soft, full aromas Edelobstbrände. There are also various liqueurs in the range.

Products / Whisky Series

Mispel-Brand

Mispel-Brand 42%: The fruit belongs to the Rosaceae family; the flavor resembles hawthorn. Fermentation lasts several months, and the distillation takes place in the Doppelbrand system, which gives unique aromas followed by a light honey note.

Taranis Single Malt

0.5 L – annually changing cask finish. Sales start always on the last Saturday in September as part of our Hoffest with live music, beer from Brauhaus am Markt and culinary specialties from Donnersberg SMOKER's.

Geist from the Tuscan juniper berry

42%: Intense and long-lasting on the palate – it doesn't always have to be gin!

Visits / Experiences

Whisky tasting including meals and the option of spießbraten and sides. Price: 75,- € per person. Liqueur tasting including meals and spießbraten and sides. Price: 55,- € per person. Tasting sessions for Whisky: max 15 participants, each tasting from 17:00 – 21:00. Annual dates: 21.11.2025, 19.12.2025, 23.01.2026, 20.02.2026, 27.03.2026.

Philosophy

The distillation is based on pure processing and fermentation, as well as a gentle and time-consuming distillation, which yields soft, full aromas of Edelobstbrände. The products come directly from the producer in the highest quality. The Staatsehrenpreis in 2020 underlines the commitment to quality and tradition.