History

• Langatun is a Swiss whisky distillery in Aarwangen and is a continuation of the Baumberger family's tradition in brewing and distilling. The name Langatun refers to Langenthal, and the distillery still uses the original Langenthal spring water as an important ingredient and part of its identity. The Baumberger family ran the distillery for generations, and in 1999 laid the foundation for Langatun as a supplier of handcrafted single malt whiskies. In 2014, the whiskey production was moved to the historic Kornhaus in Aarwangen, while maturation continues in Langenthal. Langatun Classics was launched in 2011 and included Old Deer, Old Bear and Gold Bee. In 2018 the company was integrated into High Spirits Holding AG, which also contributed to Langatun's further development through the merger of Langatun Distillery AG. Today the story continues as a family tradition with a focus on nature, tradition and craftsmanship.
• Langatun is known for its Heritage Line, which is a tribute to the Baumberger family's traditional brewing and distilling art and the use of the surrounding, untouched natural waters from a source in Langenthal.

Description of spirit and ambition

• Langatun prioritizes craftsmanship, long maturation and the use of quality raw materials as core values. Emphasis is placed on unadulterated nature, original water from the Langenthal spring, and a slow, deliberate distillation process in copper stills, which gives the whisky its soft, complex character.

Production / Manufacturing

• Water and malt: Langatun uses 100% barley malt whisky and uses the soft Langenthal spring water as a key part of the raw material.
• Distillation process: The production uses a contemporary double distillation in copper stills to achieve a particularly soft, malty character.
• Maturation: The whiskies mature in sherry and Chardonnay casks, contributing to complexity and an elegant finish.
• Heritage Line: A tribute to the Baumberger family's tradition and the natural, unadulterated values.
• Organic production: Old Woodpecker is certified organic and follows the CH-BIO-038 protocol throughout the process.
• Product range in focus: Langatun produces a range of single malt whiskies with different styles and finishes, including peated and non-peated variants, as well as cask finish and special single-cask bottlings.

Products / Whisky Series

• Old Deer – Classic: 100% barley malt whisky, matured in sherry and Chardonnay casks. Exists in variants at 40% (50 cl), 46% (50 cl) and cask strength (62%). Aromas of floral barley and red berries; palate with fruit, sultanas, vanilla and oak; long, velvety finish.
• Old Crow – Peated: Peated, smoky single malt, dried barley malt peat-smoked with dry smoke notes; brought forward by the peated distillation process and matured in casks to develop smoke, salt caramel and dark chocolate notes.
• Old Wolf – Smoky: Second smoky variant, balanced between fruit and smoke; blend of casks from sherry and red wine stored casks together with distillate from smoked malt.
• Old Bear The Lost Casks – Limited Edition: Classic Bear title with beechwood smoke and aging in Merlot- or merlot-like casks, limited bottle count.
• Old Woodpecker – Organic: Pure organic single malt; matures in Chardonnay wood casks and provides a fresh fruity profile with spicy and caramel-like overtones.
• 15y Vintage Reserve – Single Cask: 15 years in Pinot Noir red wine casks; distilled 29.09.2010, bottled 2025; one of the oldest Swiss whiskies on the market (266 bottles). 49.12% ABV.
• Cruz de Alba Cask Finish: First rested in a Swiss Chardonnay cask, then transferred to a Cruz de Alba red wine cask in Ribera del Duero for two years; 50 cl, 49.12% ABV; limited to 535 bottles.
• Nero d’Avola Cask Finish: First Chardonnay cask, then Nero d’Avola red wine in Sicilian casks; 50 cl, 49.12% ABV; limited to 422 bottles.
• Nerello Mascalese Cask Finish: Chardonnay cask back in Switzerland, then Nerello Mascalese red wine in cask; 50 cl, 49.12% ABV; limited to 522 bottles.
• Cigar Malt: 45.6% ABV; blend of Chardonnay and Sherry Fino casks; designed to be enjoyed with cigars; recognized in Whisky Bible (GOLD 2020, 92.5 points).
• Cask Proof Distillery Edition – Batch 3: Cask strength bottling at 59.6% ABV, batch-limited to 130 bottles; cask strength expression selected without water.
• Old Deer (and other gift/box variants): Several packaging options, including copper box and gift sets such as Old Deer in carafe and in wooden box with two glasses.

Visits and Experiences

• Visit Langatun Distillery in Aarwangen with a visitor center in Kornhaus; guided tours and tastings.
• Tour & Tasting: 90 minutes; minimum 10 people; CHF 35 per person; includes tastings and ability to purchase in the whisky shop.
• Distilling seminar: 4 hours; CHF 120; includes certificate and a Langatun whisky bottle that the participant labels themselves.
• Blend your own Langatun: 4 hours; CHF 120; focus on sensory analysis and blending; includes certificate and your own blended bottle.
• Whisky Day: annual event with tastings of Langatun and whiskies from Scotland as well as other gins/rum; admission includes tastings and glass; normally CHF 35 (Early Bird CHF 29 for registrations before a given date).

Philosophy

• Heritage Line as a tribute to the Baumberger family's heritage and craftsmanship in brewing and distilling, and as a celebration of the area's natural resources and the original Langenthal spring.
• Langatun emphasizes natural quality, slow production and the use of master distillers in Switzerland, focusing on preserving the traditions while innovating through small batches and special finishes.
• The company's water and a commitment to sustainability are seen through Old Woodpecker – organic – and the slow, artisanal approach to whisky production.