Brennerei Zürcher

Historie

• The cornerstone of Brennerei Zürcher was laid in 1978 by Werner Zürcher with the purchase of mobile distilling equipment, which formed the basis for a specialty distillery in Dinhard.

• Since 1987, Christian Zürcher has been distilling from his own and acquired Swiss fruits, producing a range of classic and innovative fruit distillates.

• The company combines a contract distillery business (distillation on behalf of customers) with its own production and sales, and has operated Zürcher's Schnapslädeli since 1998.

Produktion

• As a contract distiller, distillates are produced on behalf of third parties according to the customer's wishes; each mash is distilled separately, and the customer receives their own distillate.

• Minimum quantity: 25 kg (except for spirits and specialties). If the quantity is not reached, the fruits may be distilled by Brennerei Zürcher, and the customer then receives their share in the brand.

• From fruit to distillate: Fermentation is required before distillation; the fruits should be ripe and clean; specific fruit preparations and mashing procedures are described in detail, including handling the condition of the fruit mass and appropriate fermentation conditions.

• Fermentation details: plastic fermenters are recommended; tightly fitting lids, but not completely full; 10–20% headspace in the vessel; about 20 g of dry yeast per 100 kg of fruit; fermentation temperature 15–18°C; 3–4 weeks of fermentation.

• Customer support available? Assistance with mashing and loan of suitable vessels offered; yeast available on request via contact.

• Finance/costs: 30% discount on alcohol tax for small producers if annual production is less than 30 liters of pure alcohol; standard duty without discount is 29 CHF per liter of pure alcohol; 40% alcohol content costs 11.60 CHF per liter without discount and 8.12 CHF with discount.

• Per batch: contract distillation (distilling service) up to 4 liters 78 CHF excluding VAT; above 4 liters, pricing varies per liter, with additional costs for waste, energy, bottles, bottling and refining.

Whiskyprodukter

• Whisky: Our Swiss whisky from Zürcher is described as smooth, lightly smoky, with a lasting finish.

• Range in the online shop: Whisky 0.7 liter for 68 CHF (example of the listed price for a bottle of whisky).

Smagsnoter

• Whisky description: smooth, lightly smoky, long aftertaste.

Begivenheder og nyheder

• The information mentions a focus on Schnapslädeli and Saturday openings, as well as the possibility of tastings and degustations in-store; no specific events or news are listed beyond these general details about opening hours and availability.

Virksomhedens filosofi og værdier

• Focus on quality, craftsmanship and innovation throughout the company: the combination of contract distilling and own distillation of traditional and innovative eau de vie; emphasis on the fruits' ripeness and natural aromas, as well as decades of experience in the art of distillation; support for customers through expert assistance in fruit processing and the production of their own distillates.