History

Feingeisterei – German premium spirits

Feingeisterei was founded in 2012 at Gut Basthorst by Martina and Fabian Rohrwasser. Their motto is to enchant the palate with a noble drop, inspire the senses, and ignite the spirit. They believe in nature's uniqueness and individuality and work uncompromisingly with raw materials and processing. They use no additives or added flavors – 100% natural. Since 2012 they have been producing at Gut Basthorst and have now expanded to FARO Whisky Distillery to make whisky in a regional, artisanal spirit.

Production / Manufacturing

• All spirits are distilled by themselves in a wood-fired copper still at Gut Basthorst.
• They emphasize raw materials of the highest quality and organic quality. The production is sustainable and regionally rooted.
• The range includes aquavit, brandy, spirits, gin, grain-based spirits, liqueurs, rum, vodka and whisky.
• No additives or colorings in the distillation; 100% natural.
• The expansion with FARO Whisky Distillery marks a new step in producing whisky regionally and in small batches.

Products / Whisky Series

• Feingeist Whisky – single cask single malt: single malt, 0.5 L, €69.95. This series consists of four single-cask offerings and is limited.
• FARO Feingeist Whisky – single cask 3/4 – Feingeist Whisky: Der Vorbote, single cask 3/4, 0.5 L, €69.95; limited to 361 bottles. Distilled in the small wood-fired copper still. Tasting notes: heath honey, malt, local tannins. 42% ABV. Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2023: 87.5/100.
• White Dog – New Make Spirit: 0.5 L, €34.95. Fresh new make spirit; 42% ABV; Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2023: 92 points.

Visits / Experiences

• All spirits are distilled in-house – in the wood-fired copper still at Gut Basthorst.
• They highlight the distillation process and the raw materials in their production and show the craft-driven approach to producing spirits.

Philosophy

• Unique, genuine and exclusive.
• No additives, no colorings and no added aromas; only nature and the work behind the distillate.
• Bio-certified, sustainable, and regionally anchored throughout the entire range.
• Since 2012 they have worked with an uncompromising approach to selecting raw materials and quality, and now they are expanding to FARO Whisky Distillery to bring whisky in a regional, artisanal style.