Die Kunst der Alkoholherstellung: Ein Gespräch mit Nicolas Kröger (#44)

In this conversation with Nicolas Kröger, an expert in distillation and spirits, we explore the journey from the beginnings of distillation, through the production of fruit brandies, to the fascination with rum and whisky. Nicolas shares his personal experiences, the challenges in the spirits industry, and the importance of raw materials and barrel aging for product quality. We also discuss the development of the rum market and the role of regulation in Germany. This podcast focuses on the production of high-quality spirits. My guest today is Nicolas Kröger. At the age of 15, Nicolas taught himself distillation. This was followed by an international career in luxury hotels, sommelier training, and a degree from the South African Butler Academy. During his time behind the world's finest bars and on his travels, he gathered impressions that he now expresses in his creations. His greatest passion is barrel aging. This podcast revolves around the production of premium spirits. www.wagemut.com If you're interested in my still and would like to buy one yourself, just send me an email: [email protected] Or would you like to participate in our Moonshine Awards 2025? Simply send me an email. We'll send you the terms and conditions. If you'd like to help me, Christian, continue making videos like this or simply send me a thank you: https://www.paypal.me/WirundunsereZiegen Here's a link to my Edeldestillat newsletter. If you subscribe and confirm your email address, you'll also receive a free harvest calendar: http://subscribepage.io/Erntekalender... Here are the things I like to use: Distillation: Use the discount code "Christian2025" for 10% off everything except books and gift certificates. It's valid for new customers at Destillatio with a minimum purchase of €20 and can be redeemed once per person. Shop here: https://www.Destillatio.com The best for cooking and distilling UNICOBRES GmbH & Co.KG Hersfelder Strasse 16 D-36132 Eiterfeld-Buchenau The Vevor water distiller, which I use for test distilling. I can recommend it; the price/performance ratio is excellent. If you use this link, we receive a small commission, but there are no additional costs for you: https://www.vevor.de/destillierte-was... The VEVOR brewing system: https://www.vevor.de/bierbrauanlage-c... Use this code to get 5% off: VEVORAFF You can find molasses and other useful items for making spirits and wine in my Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.de/shop/wirundunse... If you like the products we use... If you're interested in products we can truly recommend, then take a look around our shop. If you buy one of these products or something similar, we receive a small commission. There are no additional costs for you.