History

SEE-DESTILLERIE® sits by Wolfgangsee in the Salzkammergut and is operated through Klosterkellerei Oberösterreich/Salzburg. The production is closely tied to St. Wolfgang's ancient monastery heritage, and 1528 is noted as the frame for the historic aging in Klosterkellerei (anno 1528) in the oldest buildings. The Wolfgangsee WHISKY 1528 whisky is produced from 100% barley malt and twice distilled in a pot still, described as a Scottish-inspired approach.

Production

The production follows a clearly Scottish-inspired process: - The malt is milled in the house mill and ground to mash. - The mash is lautered to remove husks and unwanted substances. - Fermentation in fermentation tanks, after which the alcohol reaches around 8%. - First distillation in a wash still (heated to about 78.3 °C) to raw spirit (about 20–24% alcohol). - Second distillation in a spirit still, where heads and tails are separated, and the heart is used for aging (typically around 60–69% alcohol). - The aging takes place for 3 years in ex-Bourbon barrels from Kentucky and ex-Sherry casks from Spain, where the Klosterkellerei environment in St. Wolfgang provides a balanced climate. - After aging, blending and bottling are done by hand and brought to drinking strength with water from the Wolfgangsee sources.

The production details also state that the malt includes peat-smoked malt, organic (BIO) and water from the sources that feed Wolfgangsee.

Products / Whisky Series

Wolfgangsee WHISKY 1528 (Single Malt, Pot Still, Small Batch)

• Produced following a Scottish model and twice distilled from 100% barley malt.
• New-make whisky is aged for about three years in ex-Bourbon barrels (Kentucky) and ex-Sherry casks (Spain) in Klosterkellerei (anno 1528).
• Various variants and expressions are listed in the portfolio, including Oberland, Unterland, Sherry Cask, Unterwelt, Cask Strength Sherry, Cask Strength Peated, and Caramel Cream.
• The variants are highlighted in World-Spirits Award medals and—in 2025—Spirit of the Year among Gold and Double Gold prizes.
• The series is described as the only Pot Still whisky distillery in the Salzkammergut (the heart of Austria).

Selected descriptions from awards and achievements

• The Wolfgangsee WHISKY 1528 expressions have received Diplom Gold for Oberland, Unterland, Sherry Cask, Unterwelt, and Diplom Gold for Cask Strength Sherry and Caramel Cream; the Peated expression earned Diplom Gold and was named Spirit of the Year in 2025.
• Enthusiasts and the press describe the whisky's quality as a gold choice from Wolfgangsee and it appears in the press (Salzburger Nachrichten, Oberösterreichische Nachrichten, etc.).

Focus and flavor description (based on available information)

• 100% barley malt; twice distilled; aged in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks gives complex fruity, dark and sometimes smoky notes, depending on the variant.
• The variants include lighter peat-influenced and non-peat profiles, as well as cask-strength expressions and peated versions.

Visits and Experiences

• The shop and tastings take place in St. Wolfgang, Markt 2: Drop by to taste Wolfgangsee WHISKY 1528 or order and have it delivered.
• They offer direct sales (shop and mail order) and ship to all of Austria and beyond.
• Product list and brochures can be downloaded (PDF). Group events and late opening hours by appointment are available, and daily opening hours information is provided via Google.
• Address and contact: Markt 2, 5360 St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut; phone +43 (0)664–5327371; email brennerei@see-destillerie.at

Philosophy

• Production and aging follow a Scottish-inspired model: double distillation, pot still and Small Batch approach.
• Use of 100% barley malt, organic raw materials and peat-smoked malt combined with mineral-rich water from the Wolfgangsee sources.
• The aging takes place in Klosterkellerei (anno 1528) in a climate said to be particularly balanced in the oldest buildings at St. Wolfgang.
• The product portfolio is supported by active engagement in the press and awards, and the company encourages customers to share experiences on social media and under ordering terms.