Production and distribution of spirits, liqueurs, gins and fruit brandies with its own distillery in Willisau
DIWISA AG
Willisau (CH)New on Amplifa
About DIWISA AG
DIWISA AG, headquartered in Willisau (Lucerne), operates the Distillerie Willisau and distributes a broad range of spirits, liqueurs, fruit brandies, gins, sparkling wines and bar accessories via its online shop drinkdirect.ch. Own brands include the Bündner Brennerei Kindschi, established in 1860 (known for Röteli, Chrüter and hazelnut cream liqueur), as well as Distillerie Willisau and Trojka. Production comprises distillation of fruit and herbal brandies, maceration (e.g. 5-month maceration of dried cherries for Röteli), filtration and bottling in bottles, cans and shot cups. Raw materials such as fruits, herbs and spices are preferably sourced from the region; proven recipes are combined with modern methods. Customers in Switzerland are served via the online shop, complemented by advice, events and tours of the Distillerie Willisau.
- Site
- Willisau
- Processes
- Distillation (fruit brandy, herbal brandy, gin, spirits), Maceration (5-month maceration of dried cherries with spices), Filtration, Bottling (bottles, cans, shot cups), Méthode Traditionelle (bottle fermentation) for sparkling wine, Slow air drying of fruit slices, Online shop with shipping (free shipping from CHF 90.00), Advice by telephone or e-mail
- Materials
- Cherries (dried), Herbs and roots (including fennel, anise, chamomile, yarrow, licorice), Hazelnuts, Pome fruit, Grapes (Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch), Rubber (bar mat), Maceration, Distillation
- Industries
- Spirits production and trade, E-commerce / beverage retail, Catering supply
- 01
Raw material sourcing (fruits, herbs, spices, preferably regional)
- 02
Maceration
- 03
Distillation
- 04
Filtration
- 05
Bottling
- 06
Shipping/distribution (online shop, specialist retail)
Raw Materials & Processes
Maceration
Dried cherries are steeped for 5 months with spices such as vanilla, cinnamon and cloves (Röteli).
Distillation
Production of fruit, herbal and pome fruit brandies as well as gin from fully ripe fruits and over 30 herbs and roots.
Bottle fermentation (Méthode Traditionelle)
Production process for sparkling wines in which the beverage ferments and matures in the same bottle.
Air drying
Slow air drying of fruit slices (orange, grapefruit, lime, lemon) for dried garnishes.
Locations
Willisau
CHHeadquarters / distillery (Distillerie Willisau)
- Materials
- Fruits, herbs, roots, pome fruit, cherries
- Distillery/still house
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distillation (fruit brandy, herbal brandy, gin, spirits)Casting | – | – | – | – | Fruits, Herbs, Roots, Pome fruit, Cherries, Plums, Quinces, Spices |
| Maceration (5-month maceration of dried cherries with spices)Engineering | – | – | – | – | dried cherries, Spices (vanilla, cinnamon, cloves) |
| FiltrationSurface | – | – | – | – | Liqueur, Distillate |
| Bottling (bottles, cans, shot cups)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Glass, PET, Aluminium (can) |
| Méthode Traditionelle (bottle fermentation) for sparkling wineEngineering | – | – | – | – | Grapes (Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch) |
| Slow air drying of fruit slicesHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | Orange, Pink grapefruit, Lime, Lemon |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distillery/still house | Kindschi | – | – | – | Davos, canton of Graubünden (distillery in existence since 1860) |
Additional services
History
- 1860
Founding of the family company Kindschi (Davos, canton of Graubünden), which has since produced distillates, liqueurs and gins.
- 1909
First documentation of Röteli in the Schweizerisches Idiotikon; Kindschi developed its own Röteli based on an old family recipe.