Kisker distilleries
| Kisker distilleries | |
|---|---|
| legal form | GmbH |
| Seat | Halle (Westphalia) |
| management | Cornelius Kisker |
| Branch | Beverage production |
| Website | www.kisker-brennereien.de |
The Kisker distilleries are a German spirits manufacturer with headquarters in Halle, Westphalia . It is one of the 30 oldest family businesses in Germany.
history
The family company Kisker was founded in 1732 by Johann Anton Kisker in Halle , Westphalia . Wilhelm Kisker (1781–1856) gave the company its current name in the third generation. Eduard Kisker (1850–1926) led the company in the fifth generation . The Kisker distilleries have been producing quality spirits for eight generations and are now managed by the managing director, Cornelius Kisker. Today, more than 275 years after it was founded, the company employs around 40 commercial and industrial employees.
Manufacturing
In 1979 a new production and storage center was built in the Künsebeck industrial area , which was expanded several times in the following years. Here all products are manufactured using traditional methods and filled, packaged and picked on modern systems. The Steinhäger , which can only be distilled in Steinhagen, is also very popular . The Kisker company is one of the few distilleries that still traditionally distills this product with its subsidiary, the distillery Zum Fürstenhof Robert H. Günther .
range
In addition to traditional products such as corn , juniper and herbal liqueurs, the range also includes soft liqueurs and vodka . Many products, for example English bitters , are awarded the DLG every year .
Known products
- Kisker juniper 32% vol.
- Haller tree 38% vol.
- English bitter 32% vol.
- Fürstenhöfer Steinhäger 38% vol.
- Rodina vodka 40% vol.
- Kisker Boonekamp 42% vol.
Sponsorship
The Kisker distillery has been a sponsor since the beginning of the ATP tournament in Halle (officially Noventi Open).
Fan club
Since 1998 the Kisker distilleries have had a fan club with over 200 members from all over Germany.
Web links
- Website of the Kisker distilleries
- Special page of the company's 275th anniversary in the Haller Kreisblatt (PDF; 1.8 MB)
- Website of the Kisker fan club
Individual evidence
- ↑ The oldest in OWL. Retrieved May 15, 2020 .
- ^ History. Retrieved June 9, 2020 .
- ↑ sponsors. Retrieved May 15, 2020 .
Coordinates: 52 ° 3 ′ 40.3 " N , 8 ° 21 ′ 50.5" E