Summary: Stelzl Destilleri

• History

• The Stelzl distillery is located in Sankt Johann im Saggautal in the southern part of Styria (Südsteiermark). According to the distillery's pages, Anwesenet is mentioned in the local chronicle from the 17th century. The Stelzl family has been involved in the production of spirits since 1842 and is now in its 6th generation. The distillery highlights its long tradition of high quality in Edelbrände and other spirits and has won numerous national and international awards.

• Production Details

• Production technique and heritage: Production is carried out according to old-fashioned traditional recipes in a modern distillery. The distillery has its own source at the Milhalm monastery/area and emphasizes that the water comes deep from a mountain spring. Edelbrände and liqueurs are typically produced by double distillation, and in Stelzl products presentation a number of methods and raw materials (figs, grape-based distilled products, Tresterbranntwein, etc.) are mentioned as part of the range.

• Annual production figure is not provided.

• Unique production processes: The distinctive approach of their own source and the use of traditional recipes are often mentioned together with recognitions from competitions and award ceremonies.

• Whisky Products

• Styrian Oak Mountain Single Malt Whisky (41.9% vol) is explicitly mentioned as one of the distillery's whiskies. According to the available text, it is made from barley, aged for 3 years in a Weisswein-Barrique cask, and distilled using a double-column process. It is presented as a central whisky product at Stelzl.

• Tasting Notes

• Styrian Oak Mountain Single Malt Whisky is described as lightly sweet on the nose and aromatic, full-bodied on the palate.

• Events and News

• Tastings (Verkostung) are offered at Stelzl Distillery: the possibility to participate in a tasting in the 16th-century wine cellar with an included guided tour. The tasting offers different packages with Edelbrand, liqueur and spirits on request, and there is also an offer for wine tasting in the company of other guests.

• Additional news and notable results and awards can be found in the text's highlighted performance lists (Falstaff SPIRITS SPECIAL 2025 Gold; other years' prizes and awards through World Spirits Award and Steirische Landesbewertung). This indicates the distillery has received various competitions and awards in the period.

• The Company's Philosophy and Values

• The distillery emphasizes pride in offering first-class products of high quality for decades and underscores a focus on quality, craftsmanship and innovation.

• Emphasis is placed on the water's unique source and on the importance of tradition combined with modern facilities that enable high quality and constant development.

• The long history and the use of traditional recipes in combination with its own source and regional raw materials underpin a philosophy of authenticity, regional selection and expertise in the production of Edelbrände, liqueurs and spirits.