Mackenstedter

The Mackenstedter distillery is a classic grain distillery. Mackensteder grain comes from the Lower Saxony region 17 km southwest of Bremen, from Great Mackenstedt.

History

Already in 1667 received the Mackenstedter Stammhof at the former customs border of the United Mackenstedt pitcher justice to burn the permission of brandy and pour out. The " Kruger " are mostly in possession of house and home, mostly were farmers. You have the right to a pitcher, that is a tavern to operate, and to entertain guests.

The " Mackenstedter grain factory" is a private distillery and has existed in 1750.

The founder of Mackensteder was thus farmer, innkeeper and corn burners at the same time. The distillery was a classic peasant secondary operation, tailored to the local market in the southern environs of the Hanseatic city. Through the centuries, the distillery has grown medium.

In the 1950s the house Turner went specifically for the production of wheat fires according to old recipes over. They became the basis of a variety of wide -ranging product creations for different target groups. To softer The recent response to the growing turn, gently shaped spirits are the holzfaßgelagerten Premium fires Mackenstedter grain manufactory.

The independently run family exists now already in the 8 generation. The traditional distillery presents with " fresh spring water from our own wells Carl " and using home-grown cereals produces various local spirits.

Supplies include wheat grain diverse specialties and liqueurs. The products are not even fired. The Mackenstedter grain manufactory provides, among other products such as grain 32%, 40 % vodka, cordials, semi-sweet, aquavit, grain- based liquors and juices on other liqueur Vodka based (15%) ago.