Haas Aquavit
Worblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- ABV
- 40.14%
- Base spirit
- Unknown
- Color
- Amber
- Style
- Barrel-Aged Aquavit
- Maturation
- 6 months in Ex-Pedro Ximénez (PX) cask
Haas Aquavit is a small-batch German aquavit from Edelbrennerei Haas in Worblingen (Baden-Württemberg). Its pronounced amber colour comes from six months of ageing in Spanish Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks, which add depth, mild sweetness and warm wood tones uncommon for most German aquavits.
The label identifies the spirit as a “Nordischer Kräutergeist,” produced with a clear focus on dill and caraway. This places the Haas Aquavit in a classic northern style built around these two defining botanicals.
The flavour combines herbal spice with gentle, rounded cask notes, resulting in an aquavit meant for sipping rather than quick shots – a reflection of Haas’ philosophy of slow production, regional materials and spirits shaped by both botanicals and ageing.
About the producer
Edelbrennerei Haas
Worblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Edelbrennerei Haas traces its roots back to 1901, when it was established in Pretzfeld – in the region known as Franconian Switzerland, Germany. What sets Haas apart is that it remains a family-run distillery, now in its fifth generation. From fruit cultivation on its own orchards to the final distillate, the entire production is managed under one roof.
Haas has built its reputation on fruit brandies and traditional spirits, processing locally grown apples, pears, cherries and other fruits typical for the region. Over time they expanded their range – besides fruit spirits, they also produce gin, rum, whisky and a variety of liqueurs.
The distillery has also gained recognition for its craftsmanship: several of its products have earned awards at national and international spirit competitions such as the Destillata.
Edelbrennerei Haas is a good example of a distillery that stays rooted in local agriculture and heritage, while adapting to modern tastes – combining orchard-fresh raw materials with diverse distillate techniques.