Langatun Distillery: History, Whisky Range and Visitor Guide
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Based in Aarwangen, Canton of Bern, Langatun Distillery has developed a distinctive approach to whisky. This Whisky Clan guide covers its history, the people behind the distillery, production, notable bottles and current visitor arrangements. Independent source links and image credits are at the bottom.
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Langatun Distillery at a glance
Key fact | Details |
|---|---|
Location | Aarwangen, Canton of Bern |
Country | Switzerland |
History | Modern distilling from 2005; first three-year-old whisky 2008 |
People | Hans Baumberger III and the Baumberger family |
Featured bottle | Langatun Old Deer Swiss Single Malt |
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History of Langatun Distillery
Langatun traces its roots to the Baumberger family’s brewing and distilling heritage around Langenthal. In the modern era Hans Baumberger III took up that tradition and started whisky production after Swiss grain distillation rules changed.
The first new make spirit was produced in 2005. The inaugural three-year-old Olde Deer release arrived in 2008, followed by the Old Deer, Old Bear and Gold Bee classics in 2011. Production moved in 2014 to the protected historic Kornhaus building in Aarwangen, while maturation also continued in Langenthal.
People and ownership
People associated with the distillery’s history include Hans Baumberger III and the Baumberger family. Names refer to documented roles during the venture and should not be taken as an assertion about unchanged present ownership.
Whisky production and maturation
Langatun is known for unpeated malt and triple distillation in expressions such as Old Deer. Fermentation using stout yeast and copper distillation contribute to the new spirit character.
Old Deer is matured in a combination of former sherry and Chardonnay wine casks. The producer has listed both 40% and 46% versions, so a particular bottle’s label is more precise than a blanket statement about the range.
Langatun Distillery whisky bottles and releases
The bottle range below distinguishes core expressions from limited or historically significant releases where sources permit. Whisky Clan has not personally tasted these bottles for this guide.
Old Deer Classic
Unpeated single malt, with sherry and Chardonnay cask maturation; 40% and 46% bottlings are documented.
Old Bear
A different expression within the historic Classics range.
Gold Bee
Another Langatun Classics range expression.
Special single casks
Small individual cask releases whose ages and strengths vary.
Pictured: Langatun Old Deer Swiss Single Malt. The photographed bottle is associated with this distillery, not a generic glass or unrelated release.
Awards and milestones
Langatun records a gold medal for its first Olde Deer in 2008; its current product information also cites a 2019 international spirits competition gold for Old Deer. These refer to specific awards.
Visiting Langatun Distillery
Its historic Kornhaus building in Aarwangen is an attraction for whisky enthusiasts. Contact the distillery for current guided tours, visitor access and booking information before travelling.
Opening hours, current stock, prices and tour policies were checked in October 2026 and may change. Contact the producer for the latest arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Langatun Distillery?
Aarwangen, Canton of Bern
When was it founded?
Modern distilling from 2005; first three-year-old whisky 2008
Who is associated with its history?
Hans Baumberger III and the Baumberger family
Which whisky bottles are worth knowing?
Old Deer Classic, Old Bear, Gold Bee, Special single casks. Release availability varies.
Can you visit?
Its historic Kornhaus building in Aarwangen is an attraction for whisky enthusiasts. Contact the distillery for current guided tours, visitor access and booking information before travelling.
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Sources and image credits
Research checked 23 October 2026. External reading and photography credits are collected at the bottom so visitors can explore Whisky Clan first.
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