Fruit distillery Reisetbauer:

   Back to the roots

"Back to the roots" doesn't have to be difficult for Hans Reisetbauer, because he has always had his roots here – of course with the necessary breaks in his youth. And the trial tours to observe the competition that are so important for a successful entrepreneur. He is a constant seeker, always on the hunt for new things and open to experiments. Want to try something new? Why not.
An "Upper Austrian" whisky made from their own barley? That has already happened.

But the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree; the name could be Reisetbauer’s house. There is plenty of choice of fruit trees around the stately courtyard in the Upper Austrian town of Axberg near Linz; for example, there are 9000 Williams pear trees – so why should anyone be surprised that Hans Reisetbauer is fondly called Mr. Williams in professional circles...



The family has been based here since 1956, and over the years the economic focus has shifted several times: from the traditional agricultural operation to one of Austria’s most modern distilleries. Even more than 25 years ago, Hans Reisetbauer Sr. and his wife Elfriede planted fruit trees; today, 12 hectares of fruit-growing land form part of the farm, providing some of the raw materials for the distillery. However, many of the fruits are also purchased according to strict quality standards. The result: a range of authentic spirits without any frills, honest in their fruit expression, harmonious and enjoyable to drink.