History

Höllberg-Brennerei has roots in the Black Forest and is a family-owned distillery. According to the company's descriptions, it originates from traditional fruit farming in the Black Forest region and the Middle Baden fruit traditions. The distillery was established in a form that was later carried on through generations, and since 1922 the family has run the business. The current leadership is listed with Daniel Walter as the person responsible in the company under the registered name Carl Walter, Höllberg-Brennerei.

Production / Manufacturing

The whiskies and the other beverages are produced using traditional methods: the use of unmalted grain, double distillation, and aging in several different aging forms. Black Forest Whisky 2012 (43% vol.) is described as a Single Grain Whisky, made from unmalted grain and then aged for at least two years in stoneware vessels, followed by an additional 10–12 years in white wine, Chardonnay, Weißburgunder and Grauburgunder barrels, as well as lightly toasted new oak barrels, which impart roasted notes and vanilla. The long aging and the use of different cask types give a mild and fresh aromatic profile with fine vanilla and fruit notes as well as roasted hints. The distillery operates on a philosophy of high quality, small batches and craftsmanship without additives, and there is emphasis on regional raw materials from Baden and Südtirol (Italy).

Black Forest Whisky 43% vol. Jahrgang 2012 – Single Grain Whisky

• Herkunft: Schwarzwald, Deutschland; Alkohol: 43% vol.; Flaske: 0,7 L; Jahrgang: 2012; Edition: Limited
• Produktionsmetode: Made from unmalted grain; double distilled; aged at least 2 years in stoneware, then 10–12 years in Chardonnay-, Weißburgunder- and Grauburgunder barrels, as well as lightly toasted new oak barrels
• Smagsprofil: Fine roasted notes and subtle vanilla notes; fresh fruit and spicy nuances; a mild and fresh aromatic experience with notable depth and balance
• Bemærkninger: The result is an amber-colored whisky with a combination of natural mildness from the grain and notes from the cask maturation

General Whisky Philosophy at Höllberg

• According to their product pages, the whisky is produced in an older Black Forest distillery, and they describe a production that combines tradition and innovation. The whisky is described as part of a family tradition spanning more than 100 years, which since 2005 has produced an exclusive whisky in small batches.

Visits and Experiences

• The company is located in Oberkirch, Baden, Germany (Lohstraße 11, 77704 Oberkirch, Deutschland). The long tradition and local ingredients are supported by a regional focus, and they emphasize craftsmanship and small batches as part of the Black Forest spirit experience.

Philosophy

• Höllberg-Brennerei focuses on traditional distillation methods without additives, long aging and use of regional raw materials (Baden and South Tyrol). They place emphasis on craftsmanship, quality and authenticity as well as long maturation for deeper and more balanced flavor profiles. Their range spans from Edelbrände and Obstbrände to Whisky and Liqueurs, all presented as part of the Black Forest's culture and craft.