Waldemar Behn

The Waldemar Behn GmbH is a German beverage wholesalers and spirits producers located in Schleswig-Holstein Eckernförde. The family business is now run by the fourth generation of Rüdiger and Waldemar Behn.

History

The Behn was founded in 1892 by Waldemar Behn, the son of a Hamburg beer brewer, in Gettorf. First, he sold the related from his father beer at workers who the Kiel Canal at Kiel built at the time. A short time later, he began to sell to the catering and expanded its range on non-alcoholic beverages and distilled spirits produced.

In 1906, Behn took over the brewery in Eckernforde, what is now the headquarters of the company. During the First World War, the brewing equipment had to be dismantled. Then his son Richard Behn took over the company and drove it along with his family and several employees through the obstacles of World War II.

When in 1952 his son Harro Behn joined the company, he led the brand Kadeker double grain in the 50s, as well as whiskey cherry in the 60s.

Through the production of lemons Jette, the company was also internationally, especially in Denmark, known. The slogan " You know this one? - Is BEHN " contributed to the success in Germany! . Since 1985, Behn produces the spirit coastal fog. On the occasion of the centennial anniversary presented Behn "Little coward ," which was an international success and is also. With Dooley's Toffee & Vodka Behn founded in 2000, a new category in the spirits market.

Gradually, the beverage wholesale grew steadily as a division. Not least through the acquisition of smaller competitors Behn is now the market leader in the north of Schleswig-Holstein and partner of major national and regional breweries and also has an extensive range of soft drinks, wine, champagne and spirits, with whom he of the sites Eckernförde and Flensburg about 900 catering establishments supplies.

On April 1, 2013 Behn took over the Danzka Vodka brand. It was the largest investment in the 121- year history of the family business.

Range

• The own brand Figenza is available as a fig liqueur only in the UK and the USA.

In addition, Behn sells various international spirits brands such as " Matusalem Rum ", " Cuba" Mixliköre from Denmark and since April 2009 quality liqueur originals from Denmark "Cherry Heering " and " Heering Coffee Liqueur". In addition, Behn also imported " Agwa Coca Leaf", a liqueur made from the coca leaf and fruit puree for the Barge custom branded " Finest Call ".