Suderwicher Aquavit
Recklinghausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
- ABV
- 40%
- Base spirit
- Rye
- Color
- Clear
- Style
- Unaged Aquavit
Suderwicher Aquavit is produced by Kornbrennerei Schlüter, a historic family-owned distillery in Recklinghausen (Suderwich), Germany. According to the information provided by the producer, this aquavit is made from rye grain and flavored with caraway – the defining botanical that characterizes many traditional Northern European aquavits.
Kornbrennerei Schlüter is known for its long-standing grain-to-glass approach, cultivating grain on its own fields and carrying out distillation and bottling on-site. Suderwicher Aquavit reflects this hands-on, traditional production method, offering a straightforward, caraway-forward interpretation of a classic German-style aquavit.
About the producer
Kornbrennerei Schlüter
Recklinghausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Kornbrennerei Schlüter is one of Germany’s historic grain distilleries, with roots going back to 1742 – placing it among the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the country. Nestled in Recklinghausen (Suderwich), the distillery remains family-owned and proudly maintains its heritage as an agricultural “kornbrennerei”: the grains used for its spirits are grown on their own fields, preserving a direct link from harvest to bottle.
Their range goes far beyond a simple Korn: from classic “Klare” spirits and a 40% Suderwicher Aquavit to juniper-forward “Schlüters Gin 1742”, a variety of fruit and cream liqueurs, and other specialty spirits. This breadth allows them to appeal both to traditional Korn-lovers and to those seeking more diverse, handcrafted drinks.
For those visiting the region, Schlüter offers tours and tastings – a chance to explore the distillation process, step inside a historic 18th-century distillery, and sample products right on site. For anyone curious about genuine German craft distillation, Kornbrennerei Schlüter represents an authentic, centuries-old spirit tradition – grain-to-glass, family-run, and rooted in the land.