History

• Martin Wagner founded Sächsische Spirituosenmanufaktur in Kirschau (Oberlausitz). He is described as an experienced brewer and maltster who set out to create Saxon spirits and developed the project around craft and regionality.
• Since then there have been clear partnerships and workflows, including mash production in collaboration with Bergquell Brauerei Löbau and distillation in Kirschau, underscoring regional cooperation and a craft-oriented approach.
• The company culture seeks mutual regional support and emphasizes naturalness, quality, sustainability, and craftsmanship. The motto is quality over quantity.
• A 360° tour is offered, providing insight into production from fruit intake to bottling, as well as YouTube content to give customers insight into the manufactory.
• In addition to production, the company offers Weihnachts-Hofladen & Genuss-Nachmittag, corporate presentations and the possibility of delivery through its own online shop, as well as theoretical and practical information about spirits concepts and various product categories.

Production and Manufacturing

• Raw materials and philosophy: The production process is based on regional fruits, flowers, herbs and spices without additives, with a focus on naturalness and regionality.
• Mash and fermentation: The mash is often produced using infusion mash method; fermentation proceeds slowly over about two weeks at low temperature, resulting in a clean and mild base (about 9% alcohol in the fermentation liquor at the end of fermentation).
• Distillation: Whisky is traditionally distilled three times in pot stills (600 L raw spirit production and 200 L fine-spirit system). This results in a mild, aromatic base spirit without using too many successive fractions.
• Maturation and water: Whisky matures in Lausitzer Granite cellars with consistently cool temperatures and high humidity (around 15°C, 80–95% relative humidity). After maturation the distillate is blended with Oberlausitzer water to achieve the desired drinking strength. Filtration occurs only to the extent necessary to preserve the full whisky expression.
• Cask and finish: The cask aging includes a range of different oak varieties – Bourbon (American white oak), French red wine, port, sherry, and various special casks including fruit wines and beers, etc. A common thread in the production is the use of only fresh, unused casks when aging.
• Handcrafted and unique: The bottles are handcrafted, not cold-filtered and without coloring; there is emphasis on preserving as much of the original flavor as possible (minimal filtration).

Whisky Series and Products

• Sächsischer Whisky – standard models:
• Single Malt klassisch Sächsischer Whisky (kclassic) – 10 cl/50 cl, not cold-filtered and without colorants; notes include malt sweetness, fruit notes and vanilla/mint notes.
• Single Malt rauchig Sächsischer Whisky – dry and lightly peated; aged in Ex-Islay Quarter Casks for stronger contact between wood and spirit.
• Sondereditioner og finish:
• Sächsischer Whisky Edition 007 Sächsisches Rotweinfass „Spätburgunder“ – €44.00, limited to 670 bottles; finish in Spätburgunder casks, originally aged in Ex-Bourbon casks.
• Sächsischer Whisky Edition 005 „Lausitzer Bierfass“ – €44.00, limited to 800 bottles; finish in beer casks after 3 years of maturation in bourbon casks.
• Sächsischer Whisky Edition 006 „Agricole-Rhum-Fass“ – €44.00, finish in Agricole-Rhum cask; 3 years in bourbon casks before finishing in rhum cask.
• Sächsischer Whisky fruchtig Madeira Batch 1 / Portwein Batch 2 – non-chill-filtered, fruity profiles; aged in Madeira/Port wine casks (batch-dependent). Prices from €14–€54; not cold-filtered and not colored.
• Other whisky-related items:
• Sächsischer Whisky-Eierlikör – 14% alcohol, €10–€28, made with a whisky-based Eierlikör concept (special collaboration with other suppliers).
• Sächsischer Whisky fossa – Rye-Wholesale: whiskey finishes in Champagne rye casks (Rye Single Grain) and other casks – prices range from €1,070 to €6,940 for individual whisky casks.

Visits and Experiences

• Weihnachts-Hofladen & Genuss-Nachmittag: Christmas-season highlights in a temporary hofladen, where guests can buy and taste various liqueurs, spirits and geese. Specially selected products and local delicacies are served.
• Omvisninger og rundgange: The manufactory offers a 360° tour giving insight into daily workflows from receiving fruits to bottling.
• Company presentations and events: Corporate presentations and tastings are offered, with the option to receive guidance by email to find the right products for business needs.

Philosophy and Values

• Naturalness and quality are central, together with sustainability and regionality.
• Experience, passion and exclusivity are essential building blocks; each product is produced in small batches and by hand.
• No artificial colors or flavors; the products are natural and without unnecessary additives.
• Focus on supporting the region and working with local producers and suppliers.