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Birkenhof Brennerei

also known as Fading Hill

Nistertal, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

DistilleryNistertal, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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What you can do when you visit

Indulgence evening

Tasting

On the producer's website: Genussabend

Evening tasting of fruit and grain spirits paired with cheese, chocolate, ham and pates, after a distillery tour.

180 minfrom €55.00 per person

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Gin tasting

Tasting

On the producer's website: Gin Tasting

Introduction to gin followed by a guided tasting of national and international gins, including the house GENTLE66.

180 min

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At-home gin tasting

Tasting

On the producer's website: Home-Tasting Gin

At-home gin tasting package.

from €49.00 per person

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At-home whisky tasting

Tasting

On the producer's website: Home-Tasting Whisky

Virtually moderated at-home whisky tasting package with five samples from the Warehouse.

120 minfrom €59.00 per person

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Whisky tasting

Tasting

On the producer's website: Whisky Tasting

Distillery tour followed by tasting of the house Fading Hill whiskys from different vintages and special releases.

180 minfrom €49.50 per person

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Tour | Guided visit | Tasting

Tour

On the producer's website: Besichtigung | Führung | Verkostung

Open guided distillery tour with tasting, for individuals and small groups.

120 minfrom €11.50 per person

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

Production notes

Email: [email protected]
Founded: 1848
People: Lukas Klöckner, Jonas Klöckner
Styles: whisky, rum, korn, liköre, edelbrand
Cask programme: Ex-Bourbon, Ex-Sherry, Ex-Wine
Method: It is macerated, percolated and distilled.
Stills: 6
Maximum group size: 30
Minimum group size: 15
Nearby attractions: Landgasthaus zur Quelle (ca. 10 Gehminuten)
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  • Parking

Visiting guide

Each mark is backed by a documented fact. Open one to see the source.

  • Heritagehistoric1848Verified

    “Der Birkenhof - seit 1848”

    Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved July 22, 2026Verified

  • Award-winningStaatsehrenpreis (7x), Bundesehrenpreis in Gold (5x)Verified

    “Bereits zum siebten Mal haben wir den Staatsehrenpreis erhalten und wurden zum fünften Mal mit dem Bundesehrenpreis – erstmalig in Gold – für unser hohes Qualitätsniveau belohnt”

    Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved July 22, 2026Verified

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