History

Private Kornbrennerei H. Heydt has a long history, spanning over 160 years of distilling tradition. The first documented instance of Heydt distilling corn was in 1772. In 1860 the company was registered as an agricultural distillery. The Heydt family runs the business today in its fifth generation.

Production/Manufacturing

Heydt offers a manufactory where special ideas have room to mature and grow, enabling the crafting of noble spirits in small batches.

Products

The range includes Korn-Destillate, liqueurs, and local specialties. Korn-Destillate is cited as the base product, and Heydt Manufaktur for small-series production.

Visits/Experiences

Heydt offers visits and guided tours of the distillery; you can see how more than a century of tradition meets the latest distilling technology and book a tour.

Philosophy

Traditions meet new ideas