Reisetbauer

Austria's premier whisky producer, founded by Hans Reisetbauer, one of Europe's most celebrated fruit distillers. Reisetbauer first made his name with world-class fruit brandies (his Williams pear brandy is legendary), and he applies the same meticulous approach to single malt whisky. Uses Austrian-grown barley and ages in a combination of Trockenbeerenauslese (noble rot sweet wine) casks, Chardonnay casks, and ex-bourbon barrels -- the TBA cask finishing is Reisetbauer's signature and produces extraordinary honeyed, botrytis-influenced whisky unlike anything in Scotland. The distillery sits on the Reisetbauer family farm amidst rolling Upper Austrian countryside. Reisetbauer's 7-year and 12-year single malts are among the most sought-after European whiskies. Demonstrates how expertise in one distilling tradition (fruit brandy) can elevate another (whisky) to exceptional heights.