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Schladerer

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Schladerer.

Schladerer (Alfred Schladerer Schwarzwälder Hausbrennerei) is a historic German family-owned company based in Staufen in the Black Forest, specialized in fruit brandies (kirschwasser, Williams pear, plums, etc.) and a range of spirits, including a GRETCHEN-branded dry gin.
fruit eaux-de-vie Black Forest kirschwasser distilled gin (GRETCHEN) family-owned spirits producer German producer of fruit brandy
Producer range

Producer range Schladerer

Spirit categories

fruit eaux-de-vie Black Forest kirschwasser distilled gin (GRETCHEN) family-owned spirits producer German producer of fruit brandy

Representative products

Cherry Eau-de-Vie 70cl - Schladerer Williams Pear Eau-de-Vie 70cl - Schladerer Plum Eau-de-Vie 70cl - Schladerer Mirabelle Plum Eau-de-Vie 70cl - Schladerer Sloe Eau-de-Vie 70cl - Schladerer Schladerer Kirschwasser GRETCHEN Distilled Dry Gin

Raw materials

cherries (Morello / Schwarzwald cherries) Williams pears plums mirabelle sloes other fruit varieties
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Production is based on fermentation of ripe fruit followed by distillation in traditional copper stills; for some products (e.g. GRETCHEN gin) selected botanicals are distilled on site at the same distillery.

Distillation

Distillation in traditional copper stills (Kupferbrennblasen) from fermented fruit mashes; for the gin selected botanicals are distilled in-house.

Producer history Schladerer

The Schladerer family has been producing fruit spirits since the early 19th century; the documented history of the company as an operation in Staufen dates back to the 19th century and the business is traditionally known as Schwarzwälder Hausbrennerei. In the 20th century Alfred Schladerer consolidated production (including innovations such as the distinctive 1932 four-centuries-style bottle) and the company has remained family-run through to the present generation. Schladerer produces a range of distillates and liqueurs exported to several countries and has implemented sustainability initiatives in production.

Production philosophy

Strong connection to the local area and fruit: priority given to ripe raw material and artisanal processing, with attention to sustainable production practices and regional sourcing where possible. The range seeks to combine family tradition with the development of contemporary products.

Territory

Staufen im Breisgau, Black Forest (Schwarzwald), Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Schladerer

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