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Hercynian Distillery

also known as ELSBURN, The Alrik, Willowburn, Emperor's Way

Walkenried, Lower Saxony, Germany

Hercynian Distillery
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What you can do when you visit

Big in Japan, whisky tasting

Tasting

On the producer's website: BIG IN JAPAN - Whiskytasting

Themed whisky tasting flight in the distillery lounge featuring Elsburn alongside Japanese whiskies Yamazaki, Yoichi, Hakushu, Miyagikyo and Akkeshi.

210 minfrom €179.00 per person

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A tour with the mistress

Tour

On the producer's website: A Tour with the Mistress

Extended guided tour of the manufactory and distillery with the Mistress of Distilling, Anna Buchholz, followed by an individually curated tasting line, maximum 16 participants.

120 minfrom €59.00 per person

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Boutique distillery tour

Tour

On the producer's website: Boutique Distillery Tour

In-depth guided walk through the manufactory and distillery for a maximum of 16 guests, followed by a tasting of four samples in the shop.

90 minfrom €39.00 per person

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ELSperience Tour

Tour

Classic tour for whisky enthusiasts through the manufactory and distillery, ending with a tasting of the Harzer Single Malt and a complimentary nosing glass to take home.

53 minfrom €25.00 per person

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Luxury Lounge tour

Tour

On the producer's website: Luxury Lounge Tour

Most intensive guided tour with the Mistress of Distilling, exploring areas of the distillery normally closed to visitors, followed by a curated rarities tasting in the ELSBURN Lounge.

180 minfrom €99.00 per person

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Sundowner / "Wee Dram" Tour

Tour

Short 30-40 minute walk through the main production areas of the distillery, ending at the tasting bar with a wee dram of Harzer Single Malt.

35 minfrom €15.00 per person

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Visits are by appointment. Check current tour availability with the producer before you travel.

Production notes

Founded: 1985
Styles: liqueur, gin, single malt
Minimum age: 8
  • Bottle shop
  • Children welcome

Where to find it

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