ONE NINE Spirits
About the distillery
ONE NINE Spirits is based at Brygghus 19 in Karlshamn in Blekinge, building its identity on the town’s long-standing spirit heritage. Here, organic raw materials, precise distillation, and artisanal finishing come together in a range that spans gin and aquavit to punch, as well as coffee and orange liqueur. It’s a brand that clearly aims to unite local history with a modern way of working.
History
Karlshamn played a prominent role in Swedish spirits history. Between 1850 and 1920, the city functioned as a center for distillation, and it was here that L.O. Smith, Brännvins King, built his position. He became known for an uncompromising pursuit of quality and for innovations that challenged an industry marked by mediocrity. ONE NINE Spirits directly continues that legacy. The brand is rooted in Karlshamn’s historical spirits culture, but expresses itself in today’s language, where carefully selected organic ingredients, precision, and an artisanal touch are key elements. Even the personal signature is part of the story, because each label is signed by hand. In this way, the connection between the city of the past and the product of today becomes a central point of focus.
Raw materials and production
The products are created using carefully selected organic ingredients, and the text especially highlights hand-sorted juniper berries and hand-roasted coffee beans from a small craft roaster outside Karlshamn. The distillation is described as precise and guided by detail, with the balance between tradition and innovation as the recurring goal. It’s a craft that emphasizes human control at multiple stages, including the fact that each batch is meticulously refined, and that the labels are signed by hand. The focus is thus less on industrial standard solutions and more on small, deliberate choices in raw material selection and execution. The text does not provide technical information about mashing, fermentation, still types, or storage facilities, but it clearly shows that the brand’s work is built around careful selection and a close connection to local collaborations and craftsmanship.
Maturation and cask types
The material does not describe whisky cask maturation, but it shows a broader approach to finishing and detail work, where the products are shaped through precise production rather than through large, industrial methods. The most clearly documented method is the hands-on work around the ingredients and the manual signing of the labels, which reinforces a personal and controlled production character.
Whiskies
The range includes Blekinge Gin, Blekinge Aquavit, Punch, SKAL Orange Liqueur, and KASK Coffee Liqueur. The range spans from classic Nordic spirits to liqueurs with distinct ingredient profiles, and the overall picture is of a brand that operates at the intersection of tradition, local identity, and modern precision. Punch is explicitly linked to Swedish drinking culture and the historical roots where Swedish spirits once stood strong, while the other products focus on balance, purity, and refined craftsmanship.
General flavor profile
The material does not document whisky, so no whisky style can be drawn from multiple products.
Visit the distillery
ONE NINE Spirits is connected to Brygghus 19 in Karlshamn, where the contact block also mentions the taproom, events, and the team. However, there are no fixed details provided about opening hours, guided tours, tastings, or booking procedures, so visitors can primarily understand the place as part of a multi-activity house centered around the brand.
Philosophy and craftsmanship
The core is a clear balance between tradition and innovation. The brand will be rooted in Karlshamn’s spirits culture, but at the same time framed for a modern world. Craftsmanship is central: ingredients are chosen carefully, batches are refined with precision, and even the labels receive a personal, manual touch. This creates a picture of a brand where quality and a human signature stand in contrast to mass production.
Sustainability
Carefully selected organic ingredients are used.