History

There is no direct history of Hartmannsberger in the material provided. The company is described as a distillery and demonstration distillery in Freital, which also offers a mobile distillation unit and showcases the craft through open demonstrations and tastings. Points of interest include the connection to regional tradition and craftsmanship in the description of their first gin.

Production / Manufacturing

Hartmannsberger produces gin and various Edelbrände (noble brandies) as well as whisky, which according to the material comes from sherry casks and has 40% ABV. Gin is characterized by a fresh flavor profile with mint first, then lime and a hint of coriander, which emphasizes regional tradition and craftsmanship.

In addition, they offer a mobile distillation unit that brings distillation to larger events, where their gin is distilled on-site and the process demonstrated. There is also the possibility of contract distilling (Lohnbrennen) of their own fruit for brandy, including a detailed specification of the process (mashing, fermentation, distillation) and a price structure for the individual steps as well as a typical yield and alcohol strength.

Products / Whisky Series

• Whisky – 7 Jahre: 0.5 L bottle, 40% ABV, aged in a sherry cask. Price: €49.00 for 0.5 L (€138/L).

• Whisky – 5 Jahre: 0.5 L bottle, 40% ABV, aged in a sherry cask. Price: €18.90 (0.5 L), €98/L.

• First Gin: 0.5 L, €34.90 (incl. VAT), €69.80/L. Description: our first gin with a fresh flavor, where mint dominates, later complemented by lime and a hint of coriander; represents regional tradition and craftsmanship.

• Obstbrand: 0.35 L, 40% ABV – apples and pears. Price: €18.90 (0.35 L), €50.86/L.

• Apfelbrand: 0.35 L, 40% ABV – several variants. Price: €18.90 (0.35 L), €50.86/L.
• Birnenbrand (Williams Christ pear brandy): 0.35 L, 40% ABV – Price: €18.90 (0.35 L), €50.86/L, €24.00/L in certain editions.
• Quittenbrand: 0.35 L, 40% ABV – Price: €18.90 (0.35 L), €68.57/L.
• Pflaumenbrand: 0.35 L, 40% ABV – Price: €18.90 (0.35 L), €50.86/L.
• Mirabellenbrand: 0.35 L, 40% ABV – Price: €18.90 (0.35 L), €50.86/L.
• Weinhefebrand: 0.35 L, 40% ABV – Price: €18.90 (0.35 L), €50.86/L.

Visits / Experiences

• Mobile Distillery: Hartmannsberger operates a mobile distillation unit that distills Hartmannsberger gin in front of visitors at events and demonstrations of the distillation process. Contact to participate or present one of their activities at events.
• Tastings: Hartmannsberger offers tastings and demonstrations of brandy, where you hear stories and have the distillation process explained. During a typical 2-3 hour presentation you can taste different brandies and have a culinary experience if desired.
• Lohnbrennen: Opportunity to have your own fruit distilling, where the fruits are cleaned, mashed and fermented, after which the distillation is performed in a 150-liter distillation still. An example of the procedure and price information is published as a series of charges for each step in the process (including taxes and duties).

Philosophy

Hartmannsberger emphasizes regional tradition and craftsmanship in their products and describes a passion for preserving and conveying this culture through their distillation process and products.