SPIRIT:RICH
Shop Tours
Experience an unforgettable time with us at emil-SPIRIT:RICH
in Neuhofen im Innkreis near Ried.
Whether individual tours, small groups, or bus groups of up to 50 people – we look forward to meeting you!
Immerse yourself in the high craftsmanship with tradition: the production of high-quality schnapps spirits.
On an exciting tasting tour through the emil distillery, you will learn why our high-quality schnapps and liqueurs are deeply rooted in Austrian culinary culture.
You can see through the glass architecture into our production and bottling facility and can simultaneously taste our products at tasting stations. In the shop, you can purchase our entire range at factory outlet prices.
A reservation is strongly recommended: Book your individual tasting tour.
What will you learn during the 1.5-hour tour?
What’s schnapps the emil way?
Especially in Europe, schnapps is known as a special type of spirit. It is made from a variety of ingredients, primarily from fruits ueproduced. You will learn from our guides when a schnapps can truly be called an emil schnapps.
Fruit to schnapps the emil way
Well? What is the secret ingredient? Correct. The fruit. The emil way in choosing the fruit is not just about the taste. The ripeness, smell, appearance, and flavor of the fruit are considered for our high-quality schnapps testedOnly the best of these will be selected for further processing.
Fruit Processing and Fermentation the emil Way
After a thorough wash, freed from stems and seeds, the selected fruits are peeled and pureedThe ‘fruit puree’ is then mixed with a cultured yeast to start the fermentation.
Distillation the emil way
The emil mash is heated with the still using steam. This creates the raw distillate, which is gradually refined by our experienced master distillers according to centuries-old family tradition.
Storage the emil way
During maturation, the flavor and aroma continue to develop. Depending on the variety and product, storage takes place in different containers , such as wooden barrelsMatured distillates rest in airtight steel tanks or glass balloons to ensure that they develop without external influences affecting the desired flavor.
Bottling the emil way
The final step in the production process requires precision and care to ensure that our high quality standards are met.is fulfilled. Our creative jugs, flasksand bottles are thoroughly cleaned before fillingcleaned and labeled with the respective label. Before they, howeverbe offered for purchase, all of our emil products must undergo a final sensory examination and quality control.