History

Distillerie Hotz is located at Hotzenhof in Baar and is run by the Hotz family. Since 1882 the family has produced Edelbrand, and the distillery has been in the family for five generations. Kaspar Hotz the Third began producing Edelbrand in 1882, especially Kirsch, Zwetschgen and Träsch. With each generation, the quality of our distillates has been refined, and master distillers Hermann and Philipp Hotz stand at the distillery today. The distillation takes place on the farm, which provides a close connection between the fruit and the distillation facilities, so that the fruit can be picked at optimal ripeness and processed immediately. All Edelbrands are produced from the fruits from Hofet in Baar. We combine the family’s more than 100 years of knowledge with the best ingredients and a generous portion of experimentation. The result is fine, high-quality Edelbrands, enjoyed neat.

• Kirsch: the standard edition, and four variants; for example Kirsch in Kirschholz-Barrique for a soft aftertaste. Zwetschgen-Edelbrand and Vielle Prune, where barrique aging is also used. Träsch. And in recent years the range has been expanded with several other Edelbrände.

Production

Fruits and other ingredients are grown at Hotzenhof (own cultivation and processing on site). Our distillation processes ensure that fruit ripens at optimal stages and is processed immediately. Kirsch and Zwetschgen undergo barrique aging to enhance flavor and aroma. The house Edelbrands are produced exclusively from the fruits from Hofet in Baar.

Products

All Edelbrands are produced on the farm from their own fruits. Selected varieties include Kirsch, Zwetschgen and Träsch; there are also varieties such as Zwetschgen-Edelbrand and Lörpflaumen in Barrique as well as other Edelbrände in recent years. The online shop also sells liqueurs, pasta and dried fruit, as well as wine and sparkling wine from the region.

Visits and experiences

Farm Safari: a 90-minute safari in a Safari Mobile through the farm grounds. Price: 39 CHF per adult, 29 CHF per child. Smaller groups (up to 16 adults) can get a total price of 600 CHF. The safari runs from May to mid-October, and requires advance registration. There is also a panoramic ride and various stations, and the excursion includes tastings.

Easter Brunch (April 4, 2026): Price for adults and children 12+: 49 CHF; children 7–12 years 19 CHF; children 2–6 years 3 CHF per child. Menu: fresh specialties from the farm and local partners.

Experience Farm: a versatile offering, including a safari in Rebberg, wine tastings and events in the event spaces at Hotzenhof.

Hofmärcht: branches with seasonal products, a Bistro in Baar and a wide range of Hofprodukter, including jams, syrups, dried fruit and distillates.

Delivery service: Delivery every Monday morning directly to your door. The online shop and Coop assortment are also delivered in the region.

Hofladen Deinikon and Hof-Märcht Lättich: regional specialties and a self-service shop, open 24/7 at Deinikon 11, Baar. The offerings include their own products as well as goods from the region.

Philosophy

The Hotz family focuses on regional, seasonal and organically produced products. Organic production is clearly mentioned in their description of Hofmärcht and their location-based operations. Tradition and local production go hand in hand with a healthy dose of experimentation, and the goal is to deliver quality products that are enjoyed neat and as part of a regional narrative.