Slyrs: The Story of Bavaria's Pioneering Single Malt Distillery
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Slyrs is a German whisky distillery in Schliersee, a small town in the Oberbayern region of Bavaria. It is one of the best known names in German single malt.
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Slyrs at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Distillery / brand | Slyrs |
Country and region | Bavaria, Germany |
Ownership / operator | Stetter family |
History | The distillery in the Neuhaus district was founded in 1999 by Florian Stetter, who trained as a brewer and maltster. Whisky has to be stored by law for three years, and production was… |
Whisky identity | German single malt whisky producer at Schliersee in Bavaria. |
Visiting | Check the producer's latest official tour and opening information before travelling. |
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The name and the family behind it
The name comes from Slyrse, the old Bavarian name for the Schliersee and the monastery of the same name. The distillery is controlled by the Stetter family, which also runs a schnapps distillery that was previously used to distil Slyrs whisky.
History: founded in 1999
The distillery in the Neuhaus district was founded in 1999 by Florian Stetter, who trained as a brewer and maltster. Whisky has to be stored by law for three years, and production was small, so a limited edition of 100,000 bottles was first sold and distributed locally.
In 2011 between 40,000 and 50,000 people visited the distillery. As of 2011 it was the largest whisky distillery in Germany.
A warehouse at 1,501 metres
In December 2014 a newly built warehouse was opened on the Stümpfling mountain at an altitude of 1,501 metres. It holds up to 40 barrels of 225 litres. The idea is that the special climate there gives the whisky a different character from whisky stored in the valley.
Style and awards
Andrea Stetter, one of the managing directors, says Slyrs is fundamentally different from Scotch and can be drunk from three years old. In 2014 the Slyrs Sherry Edition No 1 won the Gold Award for Best European Single Malt at Whisky Magazine's World Whiskies Awards.
History
Wikipedia describes Slyrs as a German whisky distillery in Schliersee, in the Oberbayern region of Bavaria, controlled by the Stetter family. The name comes from Slyrse, the old Bavarian name for the Schliersee and its monastery.
Founded: 1999 in the Neuhaus district by Florian Stetter, who trained as a brewer and maltster
First release: a limited edition of 100,000 bottles, sold locally after the three year legal maturation
Size: Wikipedia says it was the largest whisky distillery in Germany as of 2011, when 40,000 to 50,000 people visited
Warehouse: in December 2014 a warehouse opened on the Stuempfling mountain at 1,501 metres, holding up to 40 barrels of 225 litres
Award: Sherry Edition No 1 won Gold for Best European Single Malt at the 2014 World Whiskies Awards
What makes Slyrs distinctive?
German single malt whisky producer at Schliersee in Bavaria.
Slyrs whisky bottles and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Slyrs Classic Single Malt | NAS / varies | Check label | German single malt whisky producer at Schliersee in Bavaria. |
Slyrs 12 Year Old Single Malt | 12 years | Check label | German single malt whisky producer at Schliersee in Bavaria. |
This table describes documented expressions. It does not guarantee current stock, age statements or strengths. Check producer labels for details.
Slyrs Single Cask 3 Year Old at 55.8% ABV bottle photograph
An authentic historical Slyrs Single Cask whisky bottle, aged 3 years and bottled at 55.8% ABV, matured in virgin American white oak. Not presented as a currently available release.
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Frequently asked questions about Slyrs
Where is Slyrs based?
Bavaria, Germany.
Who operates Slyrs?
Stetter family.
What distinguishes Slyrs?
German single malt whisky producer at Schliersee in Bavaria.
Which bottlings are documented?
Slyrs Classic Single Malt, Slyrs 12 Year Old Single Malt. Some editions may be historical.
Can you visit Slyrs?
Please check whether tours are currently operating and book through the producer before travelling.
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Sources, image credits and official links
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