Welcome to Fijn Gestookt

Artisanal distillery

Our story

Distilling is an age-old craft. In the past, people didn’t distill to create luxury, but to preserve what had value. Fruit that was too ripe to eat, yet at the height of its flavor, was fermented and distilled. In this way, its essence was preserved for the winter, for later. That idea still lies at the heart of what we do.

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"We are exploring how to translate the wonderful aromas and flavors of pure ingredients, coming directly from the land, into true taste and scent experiences. So that you can drink, taste, and intensely enjoy."

The story

Distilleerderij Fijn Gestookt was founded by Audny van Helden, Hans-Herbert Leidel, and Steven Vedder. Audny became fascinated during wine trips to France by the way a by-product such as grape skins can be transformed into something new: her beloved grappa. Hans grew up in southern Germany among fruit trees and in the midst of a vibrant schnapps culture. It was Steven who, in Bunschoten-Spakenburg, a town known for its craftsmanship, had the perfect location available for a distillery. Audny, Hans, and Steven were brought together by their love of beautiful, honest products and their passion for creating taste experiences that are pure and natural.

Our assortment

At Fijn Gestookt, you'll find a wide range of artisanally distilled spirits (distillates and liqueurs). All products are made from 100% unsprayed fruit and grain, sourced from small-scale farmers and individuals in the Netherlands and Germany.

The unsprayed and unwaxed lemons and oranges come directly from the "Vallei van Geluk" in Spain. In addition to unsprayed fruit, all our ingredients are 100% natural, without artificial colors, fragrances, or flavors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a distillate?

A distillate is a pure, strong alcoholic beverage (often >35% alcohol) that comes directly from the still and gets its flavour from the fermentation of the raw materials from which it is made (fruit or grain).

What is a liqueur?

A liqueur is technically a "dressed up" spirit: sugar and fruits or herbs are added to a previously distilled alcoholic base, which then slowly macerates (infuses).

What is your production process?

Our production process is artisanal and small-scale. At our distillery in Bunschoten-Spakenburg, our passion for our product and our love for the fruit and natural ingredients we work with are central. We produce water and energy-consciously and find uses for our residual products.