Fassbind is located in Oberarth Canton Schwyz (Schwyz) Switzerland.

What does Fassbind produce?

Fassbind produces or represents products such as fruit distillates, fruit liqueurs, Swiss kirsch, cask-aged eaux-de-vie, historic Swiss producer.

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Distillery

Fassbind

Q: What raw materials does Fassbind use?

cherries, plums, pears, raspberries, white peaches, sugar (for liqueurs)

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Fassbind.

Fassbind is a historic Swiss producer of spirits and liqueurs based in Oberarth (Canton Schwyz). With a long tradition in fruit processing, the company is known for its fruit eaux-de-vie (notably kirsch) and for a range of liqueurs and barrel-aged products.

fruit distillates fruit liqueurs Swiss kirsch cask-aged eaux-de-vie historic Swiss producer

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What to know about Fassbind

Type Distillery

Region Oberarth , Canton Schwyz (Schwyz) , Switzerland

Founded 1846

Products from 1

Considered the oldest distillery in Switzerland (historic headquarters in Oberarth). Vertical production: fruit processing, distillation, aging and bottling in-house. Special small-batch lines (e.g. Les Trouvailles, Les Fûts Uniques, L'Héritage de Bois).

Producer range

Producer range Fassbind

Spirit categories

fruit distillates fruit liqueurs Swiss kirsch cask-aged eaux-de-vie historic Swiss producer

Representative products

Les Trouvailles Wild-Kirsch Les Vieilles Barriques (es. Vieille Poire, Vieille Barrique Framboise, Vieille Barrique Prune) L'Héritage de Bois Kirsch Oberrarth White Peach Liqueur 70cl

Raw materials

cherries plums pears raspberries white peaches sugar (for liqueurs)

Casks and ageing vessels

Limousin oak pear casks cherry casks plum casks used sherry casks used port casks used rum casks used whisky casks

Distillation and production

Production method

Hand selection of fruit, fermentation of the fruit mash and distillation with modern equipment; subsequent maturation in historic cellars and bottling in their own facility. Counter-current distillation is practiced for fruit eaux-de-vie, as indicated by company and technical sources.

Distillation

Counter-current distillation (Gegenstromverfahren) with modern, fruit-specific equipment.

Ageing

Maturation in historic cellars; use of barrels of different woods (including own Limousin oak casks, pear, cherry and plum) and filling of used casks (sherry, port, rum, whisky) to develop aromatic character.

Producer history Fassbind

Fassbind has been active in Oberarth since the 19th century: the foundation is dated to 1846 by Gottfried Fassbind. The company remained in the family for generations until the 1990s; it later experienced changes of ownership and returned to Swiss hands in 2014. Over its history Fassbind has built a reputation for high-quality fruit distillates and has developed several product lines, including aged editions and specialty liqueurs.

Production philosophy

Focus on raw material quality: selected ripe fruit, artisanal processing and control of the entire production chain, with respect for tradition combined with technological innovation. Complete in-house production (from fruit processing to bottling) and emphasis on barrel aging to achieve aromatic complexity.

Territory

Oberarth, Canton Schwyz, Switzerland — area between Lakes Zug and Lauerz, at the foot of Mount Rigi, in the heart of Central Switzerland.

Awards and recognitions

Swiss Spirits Award 2019: awards to multiple products (including 1st place in the Kirsch category for Les Trouvailles Wild-Kirsch and other placements); rewarded participation at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition with recognitions for the Les Vieilles Barriques line (gold, silver and bronze across different labels).

Fassbind

This producer is a useful reference point for enthusiasts looking for authentic spirits, distinctive production identity and a carefully selected online catalogue.

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Fassbind Oberrarth White Peach Liqueur 70cl

19,73 € 14,55 €

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Fassbind