Handcrafted premium spirits: gin, vodka and fine brandies from the 60-litre copper still over Styrian beechwood fire.
Wharfedale Gardens
Eggersdorf near Graz, AustriaNew on Amplifa
The Manufactory
Wharfedale Gardens is a one-man distillery in Eggersdorf near Graz in Styria, producing premium spirits by hand under the direction of founder and Master Distiller Markus Alexander Schlamadinger. The range includes London Dry Gin, Navy Strength Gin, Sloe Gin and vodka, as well as the Eaux-de-Vie series “The Origins” with fine brandies made from raspberries and Williams Christ pears. All products are distilled in a 60-litre copper still fired exclusively with Styrian beechwood that has been seasoned for at least two years — a traditional process that allows gentle, even heat. Batches are limited to a maximum of 100 hand-numbered bottles. The spirits mature for months to years in the centuries-old clay cellar with brick vaulting; cold filtration is deliberately omitted in order to preserve aromas and essential oils. Bottling, sealing with sealing wax and labelling are all done by hand. The spirits have received international awards, including Gold at the World Gin Awards 2023 and 2024 as well as 96 Falstaff points, and are featured in starred restaurants and upscale bars.
- Site
- Eggersdorf bei Graz
- Processes
- Distillation of London Dry Gin, Distillation of Navy Strength Gin, Distillation of Sloe Gin, Distillation of vodka, Fine brandy distillation (Eaux de Vie) raspberry, Fine brandy distillation (Eaux de Vie) Williams Christ pear, Maturation/storage in the clay cellar, Hand bottling, sealing with sealing wax, labelling
- Materials
- Copper, Beechwood (Styrian firewood), Juniper, Coriander, Angelica root, Raspberries, Williams Christ pears, Styrian beechwood
- Certificates
- World Gin Awards Gold 2023 & 2024, Falstaff (96 points), ISO certification
- Industries
- Premium spirits, Gin & fine brandies, Hospitality / bars / starred restaurants, Gourmet & collectors' market
- 01
Selection of raw materials (botanicals, fruits)
- 02
Distillation in the 60-litre copper still over beechwood fire
- 03
Maturation in the centuries-old clay cellar
- 04
Hand bottling
- 05
Sealing with sealing wax
- 06
Labelling
- 07
Direct sales (online shop, subscription, hospitality)
Materials & Raw Materials
Copper
Material of the pot still; ensures particular purity of the distillate during distillation.
Styrian beechwood
Firewood seasoned for at least two years for the traditional, even firing of the still.
Juniper
The heart of every true London Dry Gin, clear and precise in expression.
Coriander & angelica root
Botanicals for depth, structure and subtle spice.
Raspberries & Williams Christ pears
Fruit base for the Eaux de Vie of the “The Origins” series.
Site
Eggersdorf near Graz
ATDistillery / manufactory & distribution
- Lot size
- Batches of max. 100 bottles
- Materials
- Juniper, coriander, angelica root, raspberries, Williams Christ pears
- 60-litre copper still distillery (pot still)
- Centuries-old clay cellar with brick vaulting
Editions
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distillation of London Dry GinSpirits production | – | – | – | 100 bottles per batch | Juniper, Coriander, Angelica root, Citrus fruit, Botanicals |
| Distillation of Navy Strength GinSpirits production | – | – | – | – | Juniper, Coriander, Angelica root, Botanicals |
| Distillation of Sloe GinSpirits production | – | – | – | – | Sloes (blackthorn) |
| Distillation of vodkaSpirits production | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fine brandy distillation (Eaux de Vie) raspberrySpirits production | – | – | – | – | Raspberries |
| Fine brandy distillation (Eaux de Vie) Williams Christ pearSpirits production | – | – | – | – | Williams Christ pears |
| Maturation/storage in the clay cellarSpirits production | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hand bottling, sealing with sealing wax, labellingBottling/packaging | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper pot still (distillation still) | – | 1 | 60 litres capacity | – | Eggersdorf near Graz, Austria |
Additional services
Awards & Quality
Cold filtration is deliberately omitted so that all natural fats and essential oils are preserved. Quality is confirmed by independent blind tastings, among other things with four-fold Gold at the World Gin Awards and 96 Falstaff points.
| Evidence | Eggersdorf near Graz |
|---|---|
| World Gin Awards Gold 2023 & 2024 | |
| Falstaff (96 points) | |
| ISO certification |
History
- 2021
Acquisition of the company's own 60-litre copper pot still; start of distillation over Styrian beechwood fire.
- 2023
World Gin Awards London: Gold & “Gold Country Winner” for the London Dry Gin (Best London Dry Gin in Austria).
- 2024
World Gin Awards at the Hurlingham Club, London: Double Gold / Austria Winner for the Navy Strength Gin.