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Goldwasser

Goldwasser is a historic herbal liqueur originating from Gdańsk (Danzig), renowned for the fine gold leaf flakes suspended in the product. The traditional recipe dates back to the late 16th century; the "Original Danziger Goldwasser" brand is today managed and produced by a German group following the historic formulation.
  • Nörten‑Hardenberg · Lower Saxony · Germany

Goldwasser

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The story
The drink was born in Danzig at the end of the 16th century: its production is attributed to Ambrosius Vermöllen, a citizen of Danzig from 1598. Over the centuries Goldwasser became a local specialty appreciated across Europe. In the 20th century production for the German and international market moved out of Danzig (a site opened in Berlin in 1922) and, after corporate changes, the "Original Danziger Goldwasser" brand was acquired and integrated into the Hardenberg‑Wilthen AG portfolio; production currently takes place in Germany.
Production philosophy
The brand emphasizes historical tradition and continuity of the recipe: Goldwasser is presented as an herbal liqueur made following a traditional formulation, with particular emphasis on its historic character and the distinctive appearance given by the gold leaf.
Territory
Historical origin: Gdańsk (Danzig), Poland. Current production and brand management: Germany (Nörten‑Hardenberg / Hardenberg‑Wilthen AG).
Production method
Produced according to the tradition of herbal and root liqueurs; fine gold leaf flakes are added during preparation. (Specific technical production details are not available in consulted sources.)
Characteristics
Type
Brand
City
Nörten‑Hardenberg
Categories
  • historic liqueurs
  • herbal and spice liqueurs
  • liqueurs with gold leaf
  • traditional aperitifs
Raw materials
  • cardamom
  • cloves
  • cinnamon
  • lavender
  • thyme
  • coriander
  • juniper
  • gold leaf flakes
Representative products
  • Original Danziger Goldwasser
  • Goldwasser 50cl Liquore
What makes it distinctive
  • Traditional liqueur originating from Gdańsk with documented history since the late 16th century.
  • Distinctive feature: thin gold leaf flakes suspended in the product.
  • The historic brand 'Original Danziger Goldwasser' is today part of the Hardenberg‑Wilthen portfolio and production takes place in Germany.
  • Available in commercial formats such as 0.5 L (50 cl) for the international market.

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