Historie

Schraml – The Stonewood Distillery traces its roots back to 1818 in Erbendorf, Steinwald. The story begins with Johann Baptist Schraml, who as a grain distiller started the family’s spirit distillation. Over generations new eras and expansions followed: Jakob Schraml (1821–1890) had sales and trading activities alongside the craft; Christoph-Karl Schraml (Karl) focused more on cask types and expansion of fruit brandy; Josef Schraml (1895–1954) led the company through difficult times and added Mocca-Likör and Kirsch-Whisky; Alois Schraml (1934–2017) further developed the Steinwald assortment and established Obts- and Liqueur lines. In 1954 Steinwald Whisky and Gin appeared; in 1977 production moved to the old Propstei, and in the 1990s investments were made in expansion and automation.

In 2004, the Schraml siblings Gregor and Martin ramped up the Stonewood brand and introduced Stonewood Drà and Stonewood 1818, which marked the beginning of international recognition. Since then the Schraml family has continued in the 6th generation, and in the years that followed several Whisky variants and premium releases were launched. In 2022 Stonewood Warehouse II opened as showroom and warehouse, and in 2024 they held the third festival for German whisky. In 2025 the name was strengthened to Schraml – The Stonewood Distillery.

Produktion / Fremstilling

Schraml expresses a strong love of craftsmanship and tradition. Their production takes place in the old Propstei in Erbendorf and combines traditional craft with new technology. They describe the process as: mashing, maceration, distillation, and blending, accompanied by sensory and analytical control points. Their local habitat Steinwald influences their approach to raw materials and processes, and they place emphasis on hygiene and control across the entire chain from raw material selection to bottling.

The distillation facilities use copper stills equipment, stainless steel, timber houses and oak warehouses. Their cask types are various: white oak, Limousin oak, Virgin Oak, Sherry, Port, Madeira and Marsala, with risks of oxidation, evaporation and the angels’ share. Newmake is stored on site and given time to mature and develop character in faceted wooden casks.

Produkter / Whisky-serien

• Stonewood Drà – Whisky – 43% vol. Single Malt, 5 years in American white oak.
• Stonewood Woaz – Whisky – 43% vol. Single Wheat Malt Whisky (7 years in American white oak).
• Stonewood 1818 – Whisky – 45% vol. Single Grain Whisky, 10 years in Limousin oak with Cognac treatment.
• Stonewood Smokey Monk – Whisky – 40% vol. Single Malt Whisky, smoked malts from their own smokehouse; 3 years in American white oak.
• Stonewood Drà Doublewood Two – Whisky – 49% vol. Single Malt, Family Stock, aged in Barbados rum casks; 1,480 bottles released (excellent natural).
• Stonewood Drà Strong One – Whisky – 48.9% vol. Single Malt, cask strength, 5 years in virgin Oak with heavy toasting.
• Stonewood Drà Ruby Port One – Whisky – 47.1% vol. Single Malt, aged in Ruby Port cask (Limited, approx. 1,509 bottles).
• Stonewood Drà Moscatel One – Whisky – 48.5% vol. Moscatel-finish on a Stonewood Drà base (Family Stock).

Their range also includes beverages such as Bairish Coffee (Whisky-Likør) and Dràfire (Whisky-Liqueur), as well as other spirits and Steinwald liqueurs and schnapps. Stonewood Drà and the various variants are part of their official Whisky universe, where each product is described in detail with color, aroma, flavor and finish.

Besøg / Oplevelser

Schraml offers distillery tours with tasting (Brennereiführung mit Verkostung) and a variety of whisky tastings and workshops. The visits take place in Warehouse II and Warehouse I, where you can see their cask storage and warehousing halls. There are also specific events such as Whisky-Tasting Journey Through Europe, Whisky-Tasting Stonewood, Whisky-Tasting Cask Strength, Whisky-Tasting Independent Bottlers, Whisky-Tasting for Beginners, and more — all presented by experts such as Otto Nachbauer and Kay Hoffmann at special events.

Filosofi

Their mottos are clear: Heimat. Handwerk. Genuss. Zeit. They describe themselves as a family business in its 6th generation, continually renewing themselves by preserving traditional craftsmanship while adding new knowledge and technology. Their visions are expressed through phrases such as: Tradition meets Innovation, Authentic Handicraft, Made in Germany, and the Power of Heimat and Herzblut. Their approach emphasizes that nothing is taken for granted, and that they use the entire process from raw materials to bottling, and that they strive to create products that give the consumer a sensory experience of aroma, flavor and mouthfeel.

Kilder og værdier

• Heritage and tradition: over 200 years of experience and six generations; a fusion of tradition and innovation; focus on craftsmanship and sensory experience.
• Values: Authentic Handicraft, Quality, Best Ingredients, Made in Germany, Traditional Craftsmanship; the secret lies in the power of Heimat and Herzblut.