Glen Els
A craft whisky distillery in the Harz Mountains, one of Germany's most established whisky producers. Operates under the Hammerschmiede (Hammer Mill) name, producing single malt under the Glen Els brand. Known for innovative cask finishes including sherry, port, Madeira, Marsala, and wine casks from various German wine regions. The Harz Mountain climate with extreme seasonal variation (-20C to +35C) contributes to fast, dynamic maturation. Produces The Journey, Ember, and Wayfare expressions. A pioneer of the German whisky scene, demonstrating that German brewing expertise translates naturally into whisky production.
How it's made
- Founded
- 2002
- Owner
- Hammerschmiede Spirituosen GmbH
- Status
- Active
- Water Source
- Harz mountain spring water
- Stills
- 2
- Production Capacity
- 50,000 LPA
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