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Origin spirits

So marvelous the culinary wealth of Osttirol ... that rich is also the selection of fine origin spirits. The creation of real top distillates requires more than just the purest ingredients. A fine nose, a well-trained palate and many years of experience are the characteristics of the Osttirol distillers of schnapps, which for years always have been awarded for their fine spirits. The variety of products ranges from varietal, clear fruit schnapps to liqueurs of all kinds. Of course, local restaurateurs also swear to the genuine Osttirol originals. As a valued vacation gift they are available directly at the farm/distiller or in various grocery stores.

Osttiroler Schnapsroute. In the footsteps of culinary tradition.

Take a trip on the Tyrolean schnapps route and enjoy a culinary journey of discovery as you experience the diversity of Tyrolean fruit spirits. Find out more about the long tradition and art of schnapps distilling, which is continually being further refined and newly interpreted. Schnapps distilling – a long tradition. From 2014 you can take the Osttiroler schnapps route and get to know, from the experts, how fruit is turned into a finely distilled drink. As part of the tours, you will find out how the particular clarity, fruitiness and purity of the local spirit comes about. You can then enjoy the high quality of the art for yourself by tasting it for a small fee to cover expenses.

The „Pregler“ is the protected name for the Osttirol fruit spirit, which is distilled from local apples and pears. It is the epitome of rural, traditionally produced schnapps and an old Osttirol specialty. He is the „Lord of schnapps“. The popular saying: „The Pregler gives strength and joy of life, protects against evil

spirits and boredom, promotes digestion, the feeling of life and so many other things.“

DIOGENES. Gebrüder Pramstaller KG, 9990 Nußdorf-Debant, Glocknerstraße 4 Tel. +43 4852 62498, www.diogenes.at Dorer Schnapsl. Marlies and Georg Dorer, 9991 Dölsach, Adlerwandweg 11 Tel. +43 664 1214707 or +43 664 2208385, www.schnapsl.at

Kuenz Naturbrennerei GmbH, Schnapsgarten – Der feine Hofladen

9991 Dölsach, Ederplanweg 7, Tel. +43 4852 64307, www.kuenz-schnaps.at Obsthof & Brennerei Webhofer. Friedl and Magdalena Webhofer 9905 Gaimberg, Dorfstraße 27, Tel. +43 699 10485038, www.obsthof-webhofer.at Schwarzer Brennerei. MMag. Rudolf M. Schwarzer, 9900 Lienz, Messinggasse 18 Tel. +43 4852 73366, www.schwarzerbrennerei.at Osttiroler Preglerbauern. Obmann Josef Mair, 9991 Dölsach, Paterngasse 43 Tel.: +43 4852 67 828, www.doelsach.at/live/osttiroler-preglerbauern-doelsach

Erleben Sie die Tradition des Schnapsbrennens. Brennerei, Whisky-Lager, Spielplatz und Hofladen laden in angenehmer Atmosphäre zum Verkosten hochwertigster Edelbrände rund um den international ausgezeichneten „Pregler“ ein.

Öffnungszeiten Hofladen:

Montag - Freitag 9.00 - 18.00 & Samstag 9.00 - 13.00 Uhr

Betriebsführung und Verkostung:

Mai – Oktober jeden Donnerstag um 16.00 Uhr; kostenlos! Für Gruppen ab 10 Personen, jederzeit mit Anmeldung.

Familie Kuenz · 9991 Dölsach, Ederplanweg 7 · Tel. 04852/64307 · www.kuenz.tirol

Roter Turm Gin-series

Discover a precious secret.

„Roter Tum“ - a striking peak in the Lienz Dolomites - is eponym to this exclusive premium gin series. The fine recipe from 13 different alpine herbs, the harmonious interplay of diverse aromas and hand-picked spices make them as unique as the region from which they come. The blue ICE Gin, ice blue due to the blue flowers of the clitoria ternatea, holds a special surprise for its connoisseurs: when mixed with tonic, a pink long drink is created.

Specialities – Farm shops

In addition to the food markets - which increasingly bring local food and products from local producers to their shelves - you will find here specialty shops and small, fine regional farm shops with direct sales. Of course, you can also explore plenty of healthy and fresh Osttirol products at the weekly (Fri & Sat) city market in Lienz’s Messinggasse.

Biomarkt – Reformdrogerie Taschler

9900 Lienz, Amlacherstraße 2, Tel. +43 4852 63795, www.biomarkt-taschler.at

Ess- und Trinkgenuss SPEZEREI

9900 Lienz, Muchargasse 9, Tel. +43 660 7020490, www.spezereilienz.com

SPORERHOF Dolomiten Markt

9900 Lienz, Südtiroler Platz 9, Tel. +43 4852 61752 Il Salentino Feinkost, 9900 Lienz, Messinggasse 2, Tel. +43 676 5835190

Vinothek Weinphilo

9900 Lienz, Messinggasse 11, Tel. +43 664 5013658, www.weinphilo.com Obst & Gemüse Ismail Safei, 9900 Lienz, Am Markt 1, Tel. +43 676 3941299

Naschkatze - Pralinen- und Schokoladespezialitäten aus Österreich

9900 Lienz, Messinggasse 18, Tel. +43 676 7710401 Hofladen - Kuenz Naturbrennerei, 9991 Dölsach, Ederplanweg 7, Tel. +43 4852 64307, www.kuenz.tirol Marinelli´s Hofladen (Kastl Greissler), 9991 Dölsach, Harleystraße 23, Tel. +43 4852 68208, www.gasthaus-marinelli.at Hofladele Stribach, 9991 Dölsach, Stribacher Straße 10, Tel. +43 4852 73251 Hofladen – Obsthof Brennerei Webhofer, 9905 Gaimberg, Dorfstraße 27, Tel. +43 699 10485038, www.obsthof-webhofer.at Hofladen – Gassler Speck, 9782 Nikolsdorf 33, Tel. +43 664 1817819 Feinkostladen – Nostalgia, 9990 Debant, Pestalozzistraße 1, Tel. +43 664 3936704, www.feinkost-nostalgia.at Berno‘s Tauernwild, 9903 Oberlienz, Oberdrum 20, Tel. +43 664 5419954

Hofladen – Bichele Bauernhof

9907 Tristach, Lavanter Straße 57, Tel. +43 650 3400896 More Osttirol-specialities and shopping possibilities you’ll find online at www.osttirol.com under category culinary and National Park - regional products