Leipzig Spirits Manufacture: Guided Tour and Tasting

The Leipzig Spirits Manufacture offers a captivating guided tour through its historic distillery, inviting visitors to uncover the secrets behind the art of spirits-making. Nestled within the Kammgarnspinnerei complex, the experience promises a delightful journey filled with fascinating insights, delectable tastings, and a touch of elegant charm. With a remarkable reputation among guests, this intimate encounter…

Key Points

• Family-owned distillery located in the historic Kammgarnspinnerei complex, offering guided tours and tastings for visitors.
• Tour includes a Kir-Royal welcome cocktail, insights into the history and craft of spirits-making, and the opportunity to taste three selected spirits.
• Guided experience takes place in a small, historical manufacture and is available in German.
• Visitors receive a professional nosing glass as a takeaway item to explore the showcased products at home.
• Excellent value for money with an overall tour rating of 4.9/5 based on 38 reviews, highlighting an engaging tour guide and fascinating insights.

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About the Leipzig Spirits Manufacture

The Leipzig Spirits Manufacture, or LSM, is a family-owned distillery located in the historic Kammgarnspinnerei complex.

For over a century, the Kammgarnspinnerei has housed textile factories, and now it’s home to this artisanal spirits producer.

LSM offers guided tours and tastings, providing visitors with an intimate look into the history and craft of spirits-making.

Guests are greeted with a Kir-Royal cocktail made from the distillery’s own currant liqueur, then taken on a journey through the production process.

After the tour, visitors can sample three select spirits and take home a nosing glass as a memento.

Tour Highlights and Experience

Guests greeted with a glass of house-made Kir-Royal kick off the engaging tour at the Leipzig Spirits Manufacture. The guide provides insights into the history of the Kammgarnspinnerei building and the spirits production process. Visitors then have the opportunity to taste three selected spirits and receive a professional nosing glass as a takeaway.

| Experience Highlights | | |

|———————-|——————-|————————|

| Kir-Royal Welcome | Insider Insights | Tasting Experience |

| House-made Liqueur | Kammgarnspinnerei | Three Spirits |

| Professional Glassware| Production Process | Takeaway Item |

The tour’s overall rating of 4.9/5 based on 38 reviews and the guide’s 4.8/5 rating indicate an engaging, informative, and worthwhile experience for visitors.

Location and Meeting Point

Visitors can access the Leipzig Spirits Manufacture through the entrance on Limburger Straße, which is located on the left side.

Metal stairs lead up to a doorbell where guests can ring for the guide to meet them. The starting location is the LSM – Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur GmbH.

The tour takes place in the small, historical manufacture, providing an intimate and immersive experience for participants.

The tour guides are available to provide the guided experience in German, ensuring guests can fully engage with and understand the insights into the manufacture’s history and spirits production.

Visitor Information

Not suitable for children under 18 years, as the Leipzig Spirits Manufacture tour and tasting experience is aimed at adult guests.

All products showcased during the tour are available for on-site tasting and purchase. Visitors can expect to learn about the brand’s history and production processes while sampling a selection of their house-made spirits.

The tour provides a professional nosing glass as a takeaway, allowing guests to continue exploring the aromas and flavors at home.

With an overall rating of 4.9/5 based on 38 reviews, the experience offers excellent value for money.

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Customer Feedback

With an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 38 reviews, the Leipzig Spirits Manufacture tour and tasting experience has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from guests.

Reviewers praised the engaging tour guide, who received a 4.8/5 rating. Guests also highlighted the excellent value for money, with a 4.9/5 rating in this category.

Positive comments emphasize the fascinating insights into the history and production process, as well as the enjoyment of tasting the house-made spirits in the intimate setting of the small manufacture.

Spirits Tasting and Nosing Glass

A highlight of the Leipzig Spirits Manufacture tour is the opportunity for guests to taste a selection of the house-made spirits. Visitors start the tasting with a Kir-Royal made from the manufacture’s own currant liqueur.

During the tour, they’ll sample three additional spirits. To enhance the tasting experience, guests receive a professional nosing glass to take home. This allows them to fully appreciate the aroma and flavor profile of the spirits long after the tour.

The tasting is an engaging and educational component of the overall tour experience at the Leipzig Spirits Manufacture.

Booking and Contact Details

To book the Leipzig Spirits Manufacture tour and tasting, visitors can contact the company directly through their website or by phone.

The tour and tasting is priced at £12.55 per person, with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

The tour isn’t suitable for children under 18 years. All products are available for tasting and purchase on-site.

The tour is conducted by a live guide and is available in German.

Visitors can reach the company at LSM – Leipziger Spirituosen Manufaktur GmbH, located at the entrance on Limburger Straße.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Purchase Spirits Online After the Tour?

Yes, visitors can purchase spirits online after the tour. The manufacturer’s website offers an online shop where guests can buy the products they tasted during the guided tour for delivery.

Do I Need to Bring My Own Tasting Glass?

No, guests don’t need to bring their own tasting glass. The experience includes a professional nosing glass as a takeaway, which guests can use to sample the spirits during the tour.

Are There Any Special Dietary Requirements for the Tasting?

The tour doesn’t have any special dietary requirements. Guests can enjoy the tasting of the selected spirits as part of the experience. The manufacture provides the necessary glassware for the tasting.

Can I Take Photographs During the Tour?

Yes, visitors are generally allowed to take photographs during the tour. However, it’s recommended to check with the guide first, as there may be some restrictions or sensitive areas where photography is not permitted.

Is There a Dress Code for the Tour?

There’s no specific dress code for the tour. Visitors can wear comfortable, casual attire. The focus is on the spirits tasting and learning experience, so formal wear isn’t necessary.

The Sum Up

Discover the rich history and artisanal craft of spirits-making at the Leipzig Spirits Manufacture. The guided tour and tasting session offer an immersive experience, from the Kir-Royal welcome to the expert-led sampling of three select spirits. With its remarkable ratings, this intimate experience is a must for spirits enthusiasts aged 18 and over visiting the historic Kammgarnspinnerei complex.

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