History

• Brennerei Roman Kraus was founded in 1999 and is located in Jedenspeigen, Lower Austria. The main focus is craft and quality distillates based on their own fruit harvest.
• All fruits are distilled exclusively from their own estate and come from sun-ripened fruit in the Weinviertel and along the March River. The process is described as entirely handcrafted, with every step part of an authentic artisanal process.
• The company presents itself as a Craft Destillery and emphasizes artisanal production without artificial aromas, sugar, GMOs, preservatives, with traditional craftsmanship as the cornerstone.

Production / Manufacturing

• The distillate is produced exclusively from fruits from their own estate; the entire process is controlled and carried out as craft.
• The company describes itself as Craft Destillery: products are artisanal, honest and without artificial additives and without sugar, GMOs or preservatives.
• The focus is on preserving the fruits' character and the integrity of the craft at every step, from winter pruning and care of the fruit orchard to harvest and further processing.

Products / Whisky Series

• Note: Their products are described as fruit distillates and not classic whisky products. Example projects include Cigarrenbrand (0.5 L) and Tresterbrand (aged 54 months in oak and acacia casks).
• Cigarrenbrand 0.5 L:
• Alcohol content: 52% vol.
• Aged in wooden barrels (oak and acacia) for several months/years to achieve fruit notes and wood harmony; color, aroma and flavor are influenced by the wood.
• The distillate is used as a premium fruit brandy that pairs well with cigars and has a dedicated aging process for depth of flavor.
• General characteristics: fruit-based distillates highlight natural fruit notes without artificial additives and with a focus on craft and regional raw materials.

Philosophy

• Craft Spirits as concepts are described as true craftsmanship with soul and spirit, against mass production and uniform standardization.
• Each production has its own character and focuses on authentic raw materials and traditional production methods without artificial ingredients.

Reviews / Experiences

• There is no reference to tours or open events on the site, but the emphasis lies on craftsmanship and regional origin as well as transparent principles regarding production and ingredients.

The sources describe Brennerei Roman Kraus as a craft-driven distillery that has been producing fruit distillates in Lower Austria since 1999 and follows a Craft Manifest without artificial additives.