History

Märkische Spezialitätenbrennerei is located in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), and is run by founder Klaus Wurm. Under the leadership of Klaus Wurm, authentic, hand-crafted spirits are produced—Edelbrands, Höhlenwhisky, and liqueurs—in a glass distillery. They emphasize openness and are happy to give insight into the production, because the story behind the spirits makes them special. The company describes Märkische Spezialitätenbrennerei as its life’s work, and they also distill contract distilling for customers. The range includes Bonum Bono Edelbrände and DeCavo Single Malt Höhlenwhisky, as well as a wide variety of Geisten and liqueurs. In addition, regional foods are offered for events and gatherings, and the doors are open to private individuals and professional visitors.

Production / Manufacturing

Production follows the principle of a glass distillery, where authentic and high-quality Edelbrände, Höhlenwhisky, and liqueurs are produced. They mention DeCavo Single Malt as Höhlenwhisky from Hagen, and describe the range as encompassing Geisten and liqueurs in various flavor variants. They also work with Lohnbrand, i.e., contract distilling on behalf of customers.

Products / Whisky Series

Top brands mentioned on the site include Bonum Bono with exclusive Edelbrände and DeCavo Single Malt as Höhlenwhisky from Hagen. Their range also mentions Geisten and liqueurs in various flavors, including products described as Edelbrände and liqueurs.

Visits and Experiences

The company offers experiences such as whisky tours and distillery tours, as well as the Schwarzbrenner seminar and make-your-own gin. They are happy to open their doors to individual and corporate guests, and they also offer opportunities for guided tours and events. There is the option to sign up for their newsletter to receive updates and special offers.

Philosophy

The philosophy centers around the glass distillery and the visibility of the production: they want to provide insight into how and why they produce their spirits, and they believe that the story behind the production makes the spirits special. The aim is to deliver high-quality, authentic, handcrafted spirits from NRW, and they view Lohnbrand as a natural part of their work, as well as openness to private and professional visitors.