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Hardenberg Distillery: Innovation from tradition

The Hardenberg Distillery in Nörten-Hardenberg, Lower Saxony, combines 325 years of tradition and the art of distilling with contemporary ideas and modern refinement technology. Exquisite spirits are produced here, which are given their character by the raw materials from their own farm and their processing directly on site.

The spirits are accompanied with the utmost care and experience from the cultivation of the grain to distillation and maturation in the barrel through to bottling – from the field to the glass. The Hardenberg Distillery produces fine, handmade spirits in various categories that offer pleasurable sensory and taste experiences. In addition to HARDENBERG Club Whiskey, HARDENBERG Gin and HARDENBERG Korn, these include the German single malt whiskey BEVERBACH, KINETIC Single Estate German Vodka and VON HALLERS GIN. The range also includes the gin alternative HARDENBERG Zero.Zero, an alcohol-free distillate.

Enthusiasts and professionals alike can see everything for themselves, because the Hardenberg Distillery is not just a production facility: you can also visit, experience and enjoy – with tours, workshops and tastings that appeal to all the senses.

At the World Spirits Award, there was Gold for SCHWARTZHOG Kräuter Liqueur and Silver for HARDENBERG Club Triple Malt Whiskey.

Lambay Irish Whiskey Company: A family alliance in the whiskey world

The Lambay Irish Whiskey Company (LIWC) celebrated its market debut in 2018 as an independent enterprise based in Dublin. It evolved from the cooperation between Camus (Cyril Camus), the worldwide leading cognac producer in family ownership, and the Revelstoke Trust of the Baring family (Alexander Baring). The two gentlemen have a common history and came together to create a unique Irish whiskey. This relationship between Camus and the Baring Revelstoke Trust is inspired and named after the Irish isle of Lambay, which sits off the coast of Dublin and is a private nature reserve which has been in the Baring family since 1904.

Today, the brand is represented in 35 markets worldwide, in duty free shops and online. LIWC manager Jean-David Costerg is confident of future success because the unique brand history of both companies allows them to reach a new generation of whiskey consumers who are looking for exclusive, authentic, handcrafted products, positioned in the premium price category. Lambay Whiskey stands for a special category of Irish whiskey with a unique cognac barrel finish. The portfolio comprises Lambay Small Batch Blend, Lambay Single Malt, Lambay Malt and Lambay Single Cask Strength.

Lambay Single Malt matures on the isle of Lambay. There, the casks are exposed to the influence of the fresh sea air in a warehouse (‘The Sea Cask Room’) to bring a high salt content and maritime notes to the whiskey. After being blended on the mainland, the whiskeys are rounded off with the island’s Trinity Well water before being bottled.

At the World Spirits Award, there was gold for Lambay Malt Irish and Lambay Small Batch Blend.

Prevelon: Premium vodka by order of the Kremlin

Kremlin Premium Vodka was created as the official drink for all diplomatic receptions and banquets at the Kremlin and was intended as the hallmark of high-ranking events. The decision in favour of the most traditional Russian drink was unanimous. It was only produced on special order and in limited amounts. The first large batch of this ‘protocol’ vodka was ordered in February 1945 for the Yalta Conference. Kremlin Award Grand Premium came on the market in 2011 and is exported to 38 countries, and in many of them it holds the top position in the ultra-premium vodka category. Since 2016, the product range has included Kremlin Award Classic, which enjoys great popularity amongst all partners.

Two products have been added to the product range. Kremlin Award Organic is based on alcohol that is produced from the highest quality organic wheat, and on natural drinking water. The vodka passes through a multi-stage purification through pure birchwood charcoal. The alcohol for Kremlin Award Vintage is made from organic grains from the same harvest. The wheat grains are stored in a grain silo until they reach their physiological maturity in order to get a high-quality base product. The ‘luxury alcohol’ is then mixed with natural drinking water and, after purification, is granted a resting period. Production is limited to the year stated on the label.

At the World Spirits Award, there was gold for Kremlin Award Organic and Kremlin Award Vintage.