Langatun Distillery AG

What Langatun Distillery AG does

Langatun Distillery AG is a privately held, family-owned Swiss single malt whisky producer headquartered in Aarwangen, Switzerland (Eyhalde 10), operating from the historic 1616 Kornhaus building. The original distillery was founded by Jakob Baumberger in 1857; the modern single malt business was revived in 2005 by his great-grandson Hans Baumberger III, who pioneered storing and refining whiskies in wine casks (Sherry, Chardonnay, Port, Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Merlot, etc.) and is among the first to produce peated single malt in mainland Europe. The company self-describes as the largest Swiss whisky distillery and operates a portfolio across four lines — Heritage Line, Special Line, Single Cask Line, and Liqueur Line — plus complementary spirits under sub-brands (1616 gin/rum, Moustache gin variants, Time Out gin, Red Beard rums, Swiss Vodka), and premium aged expressions up to a 15-year Vintage Reserve (CHF 165/50cl) launched in November 2025.

The business model is primarily direct-to-consumer, monetized through the langatun.ch multilingual e-commerce shop (free shipping over CHF 95), an on-site distillery shop in Aarwangen, distillery tours, blending seminars, and the annual Whiskytag event (CHF 29-35 tickets), with international sales handled via an Export Director covering Germany and Austria. Customers are individual whisky connoisseurs, gift buyers, and event/experience seekers; pricing ranges from CHF 5.90 miniatures to CHF 165 premium aged expressions. Quality is evidenced by recurring recognition from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, World Whisky Awards, Swiss Whisky Awards, and Concours Mondial de Bruxelles between 2013 and 2020.

Leadership is split between the Baumberger family and co-owner/director Christian Lauper, supported by a team of ~12-15 including a dedicated Master Distiller (Stefan Beck), an Export Director, and department heads in purchasing, marketing/PR, and HR/accounting. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue or funding history.

Name

Langatun Distillery AG

Legal name

Langatun Distillery AG

Website

https://langatun.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1857

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Langatun Distillery AG is a privately held, family-owned Swiss single malt whisky producer in Aarwangen, Switzerland, and self-described largest Swiss whisky distillery. It sells handcrafted single malts, liqueurs, gin, rum, and vodka direct-to-consumer via e-commerce, an on-site shop, and exports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Spirits & Whisky

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Distilleries (312140)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Premium, Rare & Collectible Alcohol Retail (Fine Wine/Spirits) (CRANAAAJ)

Keywords

• Single malt whisky
• Wine cask maturation
• Swiss craft distillery
• Whisky liqueur
• Craft spirits production

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarwangen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Single Malt Whisky Sales: Primary revenue from sale of handcrafted single malt whiskies across multiple product lines (Heritage Line, Special Line, Single Cask Line, Liqueur Line). Products sold in various formats: 70cl, 50cl, 20cl bottles and miniatures (5cl)
2. Whisky Liqueur Sales: Sale of whisky liqueur products including Gold Bee (28%), Gold Cream (18%), Gold Capricorn (33%)
3. Spirits Portfolio Sales: Sale of additional spirits including 1616 Gin, 1616 White Rum, Moustache Gin variants (London Dry, Ginger, Glüh Gin, Wild Berry), Time Out Gin, Red Beard Rums, Swiss Vodka
4. Event Revenue: Annual Whiskytag event generates revenue through ticket sales (CHF 35), with additional revenue from on-site spirit sales, cocktails, and food
5. Distillery Tours and Experiences: Distillery tours with guide, blending seminars ('Blend your own Langatun'), and special events generate additional revenue streams

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Langatun Distillery AG produces and sells handcrafted Swiss single malt whisky and complementary spirits from its distillery in the historic Kornhaus building (built 1616) in Aarwangen, Switzerland. The portfolio spans four whisky lines (Heritage, Special, Single Cask, Liqueur) plus sub-brand gins, rums, and vodka, with a distinctive specialization in wine cask maturation (sherry, chardonnay, port, and various red wine varietals). Products are sold directly to consumers via e-commerce, an on-site shop, distillery tours, blending seminars, and the annual Whiskytag event.

Product overview

Langatun Distillery AG is Switzerland's largest whisky distillery, producing a diverse portfolio of spirits organized into four main product lines: Heritage Line (classic expressions), Special Line (limited editions), Single Cask Line (individual barrel releases), and Liqueur Line (whisky liqueurs). The core product offering centers on Langatun-branded single malt whiskies including Old Deer (classic), Old Crow (peated), Old Wolf (smoky), Jacob's Dram (cask strength), Cigar Malt (cigar pairing), and The Organic (certified organic). Premium vintage expressions include the 15y and 12y Vintage Reserve bottles. The distillery also distributes complementary spirits under sub-brands including 1616 (Swiss premium gin and organic rum), Moustache (London Dry, Ginger, Wild Berry, and Glüh gins), Time Out Gin (London Dry and Pink Grapefruit), Red Beard (organic rums), and Swiss Vodka. Products are available in various sizes including full bottles (50cl, 70cl), miniatures (5cl), gift sets, and branded accessories like tasting glasses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Langatun Old Deer Single Malt Whisky Swiss single malt whisky aged in various casks including sherry and chardonnay barrels, known for its soft, complex, and delicate character. The flagship classic unpeated expression of the Heritage Line, sold in 5cl, 50cl, and 70cl formats.
• Langatun Old Crow Peated Single Malt Whisky Peated single malt whisky, one of the first peated whiskies produced in Switzerland and mainland Europe, featuring smoky peat aromas with notes of tobacco and red wine.
• Langatun Old Wolf Smoky Single Malt Whisky Smoky single malt whisky balancing fruity and smoky notes, combining sherry cask maturation with peat-smoked malt for a buttery smooth character at 46% ABV in 50cl format.
• Langatun Jacob's Dram Single Malt Whisky High-strength single malt whisky at 49.12% ABV from the original first barrels, representing the pioneering era of Swiss whisky production, sold in 50cl format at CHF 89.
• Langatun Cigar Malt Single Malt Whisky Limited edition single malt whisky designed for cigar pairing, combining Chardonnay white wine casks and Sherry Fino casks at 45.6% ABV, sold in 50cl format at CHF 89.
• Langatun The Organic Single Malt Whisky Organic single malt whisky crafted exclusively from certified organic barley, matured 8-10 years in Chardonnay oak casks with elegant fruitiness and balanced spiciness.
• Langatun 15y Vintage Reserve Single Malt Whisky 15-year-old single malt whisky from one of Langatun's earliest barrels, marketed as the oldest Swiss whisky on the market, matured in Pinot Noir red wine casks, sold in 50cl at CHF 165.
• Langatun 12y Vintage Reserve Single Grain Whisky Single grain whisky experiment using non-traditional grains, first-ever single grain from Langatun distillery, aged 12 years then finished in PX Sherry First Fill casks, sold in 50cl at 49.12% ABV.
• Langatun Old Bear The Lost Casks Limited Edition Limited edition single malt whisky at 45% ABV from rediscovered barrels originally intended for the US market, stored in Châteauneuf-du-Pape casks then finished in spiced merlot barrels, sold in 50cl format.
• Langatun Nero d'Avola Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky Single malt whisky finished in Sicilian Nero d'Avola red wine casks after initial maturation in Chardonnay barrels, limited to 422 bottles, sold in 50cl format.
• Langatun Nerello Mascalese Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky Single malt whisky finished in Sicilian Nerello Mascalese red wine casks, limited to 522 bottles, sold in 50cl format.
• Langatun Cask Proof Distillery Edition Batch 4 Cask strength single malt whisky from the Old Bear series, Batch 4 edition at 59.1% ABV, sold in 50cl format at CHF 95.
• Langatun Gold Bee Single Malt Liqueur Whisky liqueur made from single malt whisky with honey notes, available in 28% ABV across 5cl, 50cl, and 70cl formats at CHF 6.90-55.00.
• Langatun Gold Cream Single Malt Cream Liqueur Cream liqueur made from single malt whisky with 18% ABV, sold in 50cl format at CHF 25.90.
• Langatun Gold Capricorn Single Malt Liqueur Single malt whisky liqueur with 33% ABV, part of the Liqueur Line, sold in 50cl at CHF 39.50.
• 1616 Swiss Premium Gin Swiss premium gin at 49.12% ABV produced by 1616 Spirits (Langatun sub-brand), featuring classic juniper-forward character, sold in 70cl.
• 1616 White Rum Organic

Quantifiable outcome

• Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020 recognized 8 different Langatun expressions with multiple mentions, indicating consistent quality across the portfolio
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Event Partners (Whiskytag)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnerships with artcibar Lenzburg (cigars), Porsche Zentrum Aargau (Porsche exhibition), Langenthaler (beer) for annual Whiskytag event. Joint marketing and co-promotion at annual whisky event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edradour Distillery: Small Perthshire farm distillery producing single malt Scotch at limited scale, with a strong emphasis on cask experimentation and direct-to-consumer/experiential sales. Comparable to Langatun as a small, craft-focused, family-influenced distillery with a portfolio of special finishes.
• Mackmyra Svensk Whisky: Swedish single malt whisky distillery using innovative cask maturation, including wine and Nordic spirit casks. Comparable to Langatun in its pioneering role as a national-origin whisky producer with distinctive cask-finishing methods and international award recognition.
• Penderyn Distillery: Welsh single malt whisky distillery producing premium single malts with a focus on unique distillation and cask finishing. Comparable as a small, award-winning national-origin whisky producer building international recognition against incumbent Scotch whisky.
• Bruichladdich Distillery: Islay distillery producing progressive, terroir-driven single malts including heavily peated expressions. Comparable to Langatun for innovative cask maturation (wine cask finishes), experimentation with organic and non-traditional grains, and a brand-led premium positioning model.
• Kavalan Distillery: Taiwanese single malt whisky producer known for rapid aging in a subtropical climate and use of diverse wine casks (Sherry, Port, Bordeaux). Comparable to Langatun as a non-traditional-origin single malt that has built international recognition through innovative cask finishing and award wins.
• Kilchoman Distillery: Small independent Islay farm distillery producing peated single malt Scotch. Comparable to Langatun as a small-scale, family-influenced distillery known for peated whisky and limited-edition cask finishes, with strong emphasis on on-site visitor experience.
• Säntis Malt (Brauerei Locher): Swiss whisky distillery under the Appenzeller Säntis Highland Whisky brand, producing single malt whisky from regional Swiss sources. Directly comparable to Langatun as the other leading Swiss whisky producer, competing for the same domestic market and Swiss whisky category positioning.

Others

• The Whisky Exchange: Premium global online whisky and spirits retailer. Comparable to Langatun as a third-party sales channel that can either accelerate or compete with Langatun's direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and as an indicator of premium spirits retail demand.

Broad incumbents

• Glenmorangie Distillery: Highland single malt Scotch producer famous for its wine cask finishing program (e.g., Port, Sherry, Bordeaux, Madeira finishes). Comparable to Langatun in its wine-cask-finishing heritage and premium single malt positioning, though Glenmorangie operates at vastly larger scale as a global brand.
• Brauerei Locher: Long-established Swiss brewery that owns the Säntis Malt whisky brand. Comparable to Langatun as a Swiss producer of whisky and a broader beverage portfolio, though Locher is significantly larger and operates across brewing, soft drinks, and spirits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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