Ratzeputz

Ratzeputz is the brand name of a brandy of CW Baland & Langebartels in Celle. Flavor carriers are extracts from the ginger root, which should also have a beneficial effect on the stomach.

The current (2006) Ratzeputz contains only 58 vol - % alcohol, earlier alcohol levels were higher usual. The consumers perceived by some as sharp ingredients ensure a long lasting taste in the mouth and throat.

In 1877 Ratzeputz by Peter Weidmann was developed, which was distiller in Celle. There, in the whole territory of the Lüneburg Heath and its surrounding region of Ratzeputz is a known high-proof spirits specialty. Its intense but subtle ginger flavor, however, has helped him to considerable international reputation. Originally from " CW Baland & Langebartels " prepared Ratzeputz is now manufactured under license from Black & sizing in Oelde.

Until some years ago the Ratzeputz was fired in the middle of Celle city center. The absence of the weekly sharp odor in the city is due to the relocation of production to an industrial area in Westercelle. The point of sale directly to the distillery ( between New Street and Zöllnerstraße ) in the city has also been closed, the variations in bottle sizes were limited. The original products are at least easy to get but Celle.

Especially in the Lüneburg Heath and a mixture with the schnapps Heidegeist is distributed under the name 108er, which can be attributed to the addition of the alcohol contents of 58 and 50 percent.