Reisetbauer: History, Whisky Range and Visitor Guide
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Hans Reisetbauer developed a family distillery from an orchard farm in Upper Austria in 1994. Initially celebrated for fruit eaux-de-vie, the company expanded into whisky, gin and vodka.
The distillery was comprehensively rebuilt in 2019 with modern energy management and copper equipment. Reisetbauer & Son whisky now includes long-age stated expressions.
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History, production, whisky bottles, visitor information, reader poll, FAQs and sources.
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Reisetbauer at a glance
Quick fact | Detail |
|---|---|
Country | Austria |
Region | Upper Austria |
Location | Zum Kirchdorfergut 1, Kirchberg-Thening, Austria |
Founded | Producer established in 1994 |
People | Hans and Hansi Reisetbauer |
Whisky bottle | Reisetbauer & Son 12 Year Old |
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Distillery history and ownership
Hans Reisetbauer developed a family distillery from an orchard farm in Upper Austria in 1994. Initially celebrated for fruit eaux-de-vie, the company expanded into whisky, gin and vodka.
The distillery was comprehensively rebuilt in 2019 with modern energy management and copper equipment. Reisetbauer & Son whisky now includes long-age stated expressions.
People and ownership
Hans and Hansi Reisetbauer. Verify current shareholder or trading changes through the producer.
How the whisky is made
The farm distils premium fruit spirits, grain spirit and whisky using copper equipment and precisely controlled fermentation. The production details vary by spirit category.
Its Reisetbauer & Son 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is aged twelve years and bottled at 48% ABV. Its whisky should not be confused with the distillery's acclaimed fruit brandies.
The whisky bottle range
Reisetbauer & Son 12 Year Old
Austrian single malt whisky aged twelve years, bottled at 48% ABV.
Reisetbauer & Son 15 Year Old
A longer-matured Austrian single malt.
Reisetbauer & Son 21 Year Old
Older age-stated Reisetbauer whisky.
Pictured: Reisetbauer & Son 12 Year Old. This is a real whisky bottle, not generic imagery.
Awards and milestones
The distillery has received numerous fruit brandy honours and industry distinctions. These cannot automatically be assigned to individual whisky releases.
Visitor information
The producer's site at Zum Kirchdorfergut 1 is open for sales on weekdays. Private distillery tours may be arranged by request, not assumed daily.
Visitor hours, tour availability and bottle stock may change; confirm details before travelling.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is it?
Zum Kirchdorfergut 1, Kirchberg-Thening, Austria
Who owns this distillery?
Hans and Hansi Reisetbauer
Which whisky releases are associated with it?
Reisetbauer & Son 12 Year Old, Reisetbauer & Son 15 Year Old, Reisetbauer & Son 21 Year Old.
Can visitors tour?
The producer's site at Zum Kirchdorfergut 1 is open for sales on weekdays. Private distillery tours may be arranged by request, not assumed daily.
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Sources and image credits
Researched 23 October 2026. External reading and image source links appear at the bottom.
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