DistilleryOpen for visits

Säntis Malt

Appenzell, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland

DistilleryAppenzell, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland

Where to find it

Event

Trail connecting Alpstein mountain guesthouses, each serving Säntis Malt whisky on site or in small bottles.

Tasting

On the producer's website: Bier-Whisky-Degustation für Gruppen

Combined beer and whisky tasting for groups, with Appenzeller beer specialities and an optional glass of whisky per person.

from CHF 175.00 per group

Tasting

On the producer's website: Whisky-Degustation für Gruppen

Guided whisky tasting introducing the aromas of Säntis Malt, for groups up to 16 people.

90 minfrom CHF 320.00 per group

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

Founded: 1999

People: Karl Locher

Cask programme: portwein, sherry, bourbon, süsswein, pinot noir, rum

Ingredients: own water source

Minimum age: 18

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

Award-winningJim Murray 2010, European Whisky of the Year, Jim Murray 95 (2024), Whisky Distillery 2011 (Whisky Guide Schweiz)Verified
“2010 Die Appenzeller Säntis Malt Edition «Dreifaltigkeit» wird vom Whisky-Experten Jim Murray zum «European Whisky of the Year 2010» erkoren.”
Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved July 28, 2026Verified
“95 Punkte für «Dreifaltigkeit» in Jim Murrayʼs Whisky Bible 2024.”
Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved July 28, 2026Verified
“2011 Die Brauerei Locher AG wird vom Whisky Guide Schweiz zur «Whisky Distillery 2011» gewählt.”
Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved July 28, 2026Verified
True makerown-water-sourceVerified
“Unspektakulär sprudelt das Wasser für unseren Säntis Malt am Fusse des Alpsteins als hauseigene Gätteri-Quelle aus dem Felsgestein.”
Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved July 28, 2026Verified