Historie

Appenzeller Edelbrand AG was founded in 2017 by Barbara Müller, Thomas Gülünay and Sämi Maier. Originally they started as a hobby distillery, mainly to produce fruit brandy. Later they added various gin ranges. They emphasize using materials from the region and following the entire process—from fruit to packaging. The company aims to be small and personal and to meet customers at eye level. The address is Appenzeller Edelbrand AG, Unterdorfstrasse 58, 9107 Urnäsch.

Produktion/Fremstilling

The distillery is a small startup focusing on producing gin and fruit brandy. Their approach is to use primarily regional material and to be closely connected with customers. They offer various experiences around distillation, including gin seminars and gin and Edelbrand tastings.

Produkter / Whisky-serien

Their products include gin and various fruit brandies (Obstbrände). There is no whisky advertised in their range in the material available here.

Besøg / Oplevelser

• Tasting Appenzeller Edelbrand: Barbara Müller presents the different products from the distillery. Participants: from 15 to about 30 people. Duration: about 1 hour. Location: Zentrum 9107 für Handwerk und Kunst (Zentrum Urnäsch). Price: 280 CHF. Age limit: 18+. Contact: info@appenzeller-edelbrand.ch.
• Distillery tour and tasting: The five house-made gins are tasted directly at the distillation still. Participants: 5–12 people (larger groups by arrangement). Duration: 1.5–2 hours. Location: Appenzeller Edelbrand AG, Unterdorfstrasse 58, 9107 Urnäsch. Price: 450 CHF. Age limit: 18+. Contact: info@appenzeller-edelbrand.ch.

Filosofi

“Distilled with love and hand-bottled,” together with a description of being a small, personal company that uses regional materials and meets customers at eye level, shows their approach to craft and products. They emphasize proximity to the region and a personal relationship with customers.