History

Origin and Vision

It started as a wager in 1994: Florian Stetter, a trained brewer and master distiller, traveled to Scotland and was inspired by the similarities between Scotland and Bavaria—the mountains, clear water, and clean air. He believed that first-class whisky could be distilled in Bavaria and won the bet. Shortly thereafter, he began distilling whisky at his parents' distillery by Lake Schliersee.

Key events and first products

1999: Distillation of the first SLYRS Single Malt Whisky. 2002: Sale of the first bottles (1,600 bottles, sold out in a few days). 2004: Founding of SLYRS KG by Florian Stetter. 2007: Construction of the SLYRS Whisky Distillery in Neuhaus am Schliersee; expansion of the shareholder base; Hans Kemenater takes over production. 2010: Release of the first PX and Oloroso finishes. 2014: Construction of the SLYRS high-altitude storage at 1501 meters on the top of Stümpfling mountain. 2015: Sale of the first SLYRS Single Malt Whisky aged 12 years. 2016: Expansion of the campus and opening of a new shop at the distillery. 2017: Master distiller Hans Kemenater takes over the leadership of the company. 2019: Release of the first SLYRS Mountain Edition. 2020: Release of the first SLYRS Bavarian RYE. 2022: Release of the first SLYRS Single Malt Whisky Bavarian PEAT. 2023: Release of the first SLYRS Single Malt Whisky aged 18 years. 2024: Beginning of the expansion of SLYRS production. 2025: Steffen Brandt becomes co-CEO for Sales and Marketing; grand opening of the new distillery after only 9 months.

Philosophy

SLYRS describes itself as a Bavarian whisky with a combination of pioneering spirit, the high art of distillation, and great passion, and calls its product Liquid gold from Lake SLYRSee.

Production/Manufacturing

SLYRS is located in Neuhaus am Schliersee and produces whisky, described as being driven by the high craftsmanship and the balance between nature and the art of distillation. According to SLYRS Whisky World, visitors can see the distillers at work on gleaming copper stills, experience the Angels' Share aroma in the cellar, and learn about the production and the distinctive taste of Bavarian Mountain Whisky on a guided tour.

Products/Whisky Series

• SLYRS Single Malt Whisky: the flagship product.
• PX and Oloroso finishes: first finishes released in 2010.
• Mountain Edition: first released in 2019.
• Bavarian RYE: released in 2020.
• Bavarian PEAT: first peated whisky released in 2022.
• Aged 18 Years: released in 2023.
• Aged 12 Years: released in 2015 (the first SLYRS Single Malt Whisky aged 12 years).

Visits/Experiences

SLYRS Whisky World is open 365 days a year, daily from 10:00 to 18:00, including Sundays and holidays. There are various tours and experiences: - Self-guided tour: film, guided tour and tasting; 30-40 minutes; price from €12.90 per person. - Personal guided tour: film, personal guide and tasting; about 1.5 hours; price: €90 for the guide + €12.90 per person. - General guided tour: held on Mondays at 2:00 PM; price €19.90 per person (advance booking). - Workshop: make your own whisky liqueur; 1 hour; €300 one-time fee + €10 material per person; booked Monday to Friday. - Tastings: various packs, from classic whisky flights to liqueurs and non-alcoholic cocktails.

Address: SLYRS Whisky World, Bayrischzeller Straße 13, D-83727 Neuhaus/Schliersee. Distillery Shop: open, where you can buy products on-site. Combination tickets are also available with Markus Wasmeier Open-Air Museum and with Wendelstein.

Philosophy

SLYRS describes itself as a Bavarian whisky driven by Bavarian pioneering spirit, the high art of distillation, and great passion, and their whisky is highlighted as Liquid gold from Lake SLYRSee.