Berliner Brandstifter

Berliner Brandstifter history

The origins of the brand - family tradition meets Berlin craftsmanship

Berliner Brandstifter was launched in 2009 by Vincent Honrodt - inspired by a family tradition of high-quality spirits production that goes back over 100 years. His great-grandfather was already producing fine brandies and liqueurs in Berlin in the early 20th century. This passion for craftsmanship and the desire to reinterpret the Berlin distillation trade led to the founding of a brand that today stands for regional ingredients, careful production and urban quality standards.

With Berliner Brandstifter, Honrodt focuses on a modern reinterpretation of classic spirits, produced in small batches and with great attention to detail - a tribute to the historical heritage and at the same time an expression of Berlin's contemporary culture of enjoyment.

The philosophy behind Berliner Brandstifter - quality by conviction

Berliner Brandstifter pursues a clear philosophy based on purity, authenticity and regionality. Each spirit is produced in limited small batches, with the entire production process geared towards the utmost care and perfect craftsmanship. Slow distillation ensures that the multi-layered aromas develop finely - a central component of the brand identity.

Berliner Brandstifter pays particular attention to regional ingredients, many of which come directly from the Berlin region, such as elderflower, cucumber and mallow. The brand thus embodies not only craftsmanship, but also a conscious return to its origins - for honest, characterful products that capture the spirit of Berlin in every bottle.

The products at a glance

Berliner Brandstifter

Berliner Brandstifter Dry Gin is a multi-award-winning premium gin that is characterized by its fresh, floral notes and regional authenticity. Refined with hand-picked Berlin botanicals such as elderflower, mallow, woodruff, cucumber and cornflower, it brings the diversity of flavors of the capital to every bottle. This careful selection gives the gin a light, balanced and distinctive flavor profile that clearly sets it apart from conventional London Dry Gins.

A key quality feature is the 7-fold filtration process, which ensures exceptional clarity and smoothness. This process clearly sets Berlin Dry Gin apart from many competing products and underlines the brand's high standards of purity and precision craftsmanship. Whether pure, in a gin and tonic or as a base for creative cocktails - Berliner Brandstifter Dry Gin stands for urban enjoyment at the highest level.

Berliner Brandstifter Vodka

A soft, mild vodka with a pleasantly creamy texture. Made from regional winter wheat and distilled five times, Berliner Brandstifter Vodka impresses with its exceptional purity and fine grain notes.

Berliner Brandstifter grain brandy

The 7-fold filtered grain spirit combines traditional craftsmanship with modern purism. With its smooth texture and fine grain aromas, this grain brandy is far more than a classic clear brandy - it sets new standards for high-quality German grain brandy.

The production

Regional ingredients from Berlin

Berliner Brandstifter attaches great importance to local raw materials. Botanicals such as elderflower and woodruff come directly from the Berlin area and are carefully selected.

Artisanal perfection

Each batch is produced in small quantities and undergoes particularly slow distillation in order to preserve the fine aromas in the best possible way. Multiple filtering results in exceptional purity and smoothness.

Sustainability and quality

Sustainability plays a central role at Berliner Brandstifter. The brand uses only natural ingredients and does not use artificial additives. Attention is also paid to environmentally friendly production processes.

Hand bottling and labeling - craftsmanship with origin and heart

At Berliner Brandstifter, every bottle is a piece of Berlin craftsmanship: each batch is bottled and labelled by hand to emphasize the uniqueness and regional origin of the spirits. This elaborate process not only underlines the handcrafted character of the brand, but also creates a personal connection between product and consumer.

Art edition - creative expression meets premium spirits

With the Art Edition, Berliner Brandstifter is sending out a clear signal for the combination of high-quality spirit art and contemporary photography. In collaboration with the renowned Berlin photographer Sven Marquardt - known for his expressive portraits and his role in the Berlin club scene - a limited edition has been created that unites visual art and the culture of enjoyment in a unique way.

The special edition is characterized by an artistically designed label and individually designed packaging that underline the brand's artistic aspirations. Berliner Brandstifter thus appeals not only to connoisseurs, but also to customers with an affinity for art and design who are looking for a product with character and cultural aspirations. This combination of aesthetics and quality makes the art edition a collector's item - and a clear statement of creative Berlin identity.

Recipes and recommendations - Enjoy Berlin Dry Gin in a variety of ways

Berliner Brandstifter Dry Gin impresses with its harmonious juniper aroma, which is finely balanced by floral and herbal notes. The light scent of elderflower and mallow meets the fresh spiciness of woodruff and a gentle citrus note - a complex profile that makes it ideal for a variety of combinations.

Berliner Brandstifter Gin & Tonic

• 50 ml Berliner Brandstifter Dry Gin
• 150 ml high quality tonic water
• ice cubes
• Garnish: slice of cucumber or lemon zest

Berliner Brandstifter Vodka Mule

• 50 ml Berliner Brandstifter Vodka
• 150 ml ginger beer
• 1 dash of lime juice
• ice cubes
• Garnish: slice of lime