History Hardenberg Distillery is part of Hardenberg Wilthen AG and is located in Hardenberg in Lower Saxony. The company presents itself as a family-owned producer with a long tradition of grain and distillation craft. A range of products documents the history: a heraldic crest named SCHWARTZHOG whose name stems from a black boar that warned the family of an attack, which reflects German tradition dating back to around 1700. Their grain tradition is described as a long-standing family business that runs grain production and shows a clear preference for craftsmanship, environment and homegrown ingredients.

Over the years, Hardenberg has developed various products, including exclusive grain varieties (DREIKORN and VINTAGE KORN), and expanded into the whisky section with series such as HARDENBERG CLUB. Names such as HARDENBERG CLUB Triple Malt Whiskey and HARDENBERG CLUB Straight Wheat/Rye show a combination of traditional methods and modern refinement in their distillation processes.

Production / Manufacturing Productions combine traditional distillation craft with modern processing techniques. Grain production is highlighted as a central element: a grain blend of three grain types (wheat, rye and barley) is made for Dreikorn, sourced from their own fields and aged as a craft original. Dreikorn is a limited-edition vintage grain, and the vintage grain variants are aged in wood and are intended for pure enjoyment or on the rocks.

Whisky is produced by blending and aging malt varieties; Triple Malt Whisky combines three malt varieties (barley, wheat and rye) and matures in different cask types: Bourbon barrels, German Napoleon oak and selected Craft-Beer casks. Straight Wheat Whisky ages first in American white oak casks and finishes in Port wine casks and German Napoleon oak. Straight Rye Whisky is primarily rye with a touch of wheat and finishes in Coopers Reserve casks and German Napoleon oak.

Products such as KINETIC SINGLE ESTATE GERMAN VODKA and other spirit products also demonstrate an approach using regional raw materials and a technical combination of energy and water to achieve purity and clarity of flavor.

Products / Whisky Series - HARDENBERG CLUB Triple Malt Whisky - 50% barley, 25% wheat, 25% rye - Aged in Bourbon barrels, German Napoleon oak and selected Craft-Beer casks - 42.5% vol, 700 ml - Tasting notes: Nose with green apple, honey, toasted oak; Palate with dried fruits, dark chocolate, fresh wood; Finish malty and with light smoky oak notes. - HARDENBERG CLUB Straight Wheat Whisky - 70% malted wheat, 30% unmalted wheat - Aged in American white oak casks, finished in Port wine casks and German Napoleon oak casks - 42.5% vol, 700 ml - Tasting notes: Nose with dried fruits and red berries; Palate soft, sweet with pronounced wine notes, raisins; Finish soft with fresh wood notes and a hint of dark chocolate. - HARDENBERG CLUB Straight Rye Whisky - 95% rye, 5% malted wheat - Aged in American white oak casks, finished in Coopers Reserve casks and German Napoleon oak casks - 42.5% vol, 700 ml - Tasting notes: Nose with spices and bread notes and a light smoke; Palate vanilla, spices, honey and oak; Finish powerful and long-lasting.

Visits / Experiences Hardenberg Distillery offers guest visits and experiences where you can see how Hardenberg’s master distiller combines traditional methods and modern refinement to create high-proof innovations and honest flavor nuances.

Philosophy Hardenberg emphasizes regional raw materials, traditional distillation craft and innovative refinement techniques. The series and products signal honesty, character and respect for grain and grain traditions, while experimenting with finish and formulations. Their approach is described through products such as Korn and Kinetic Vodka, which underscore a belief in nature’s raw materials, simplicity and energy in the process.

Whisky-related products - Triple Malt Whisky: malt-based, blended, with three malt varieties and finish in various cask finishes. - Straight Wheat Whisky: wheat-based, finished in various cask types. - Straight Rye Whisky: rye-based, finished in various cask types.