Awarded 2026/27 Moorwasser - 32 %vol
A mild liqueur from the Emsland: the Edelkorn-Brennerei Jos. Rosche in Haselünne combines its own in-house wheat distillate with delicate herbal aromatics and a surprising note of coffee on the finish. “Moorwasser” (moor water) has been a registered word mark of the house for decades.
What sets this product apart
Rosche distils the base itself: the wheat grows on its own fields, the distillery mashes and distils in house, and no bought-in industrial alcohol goes into the bottle. On the nose, Moorwasser shows roasted aromas, peppermint, juniper & ginger, alongside the sweetness of chocolate, nougat & dark caramel. On the palate: plenty of chocolate, coffee, gingerbread & a hint of cinnamon, hardly any bitterness, but a dense, compact body.
The name tells of its origins: the Emsland was long a poor region of moor and geest, sandy heathland, and today Moorwasser stands for the hard-won development of this region in the west of Lower Saxony. Rosche has been distilling in Haselünne since 1792, where “Brandwein”, distilled spirits, is documented as far back as 1524; the family business began in 1703 as a windmill with an agricultural goods trade. Haselünner Korn carries the EU seal of protected geographical indication, and since 1996 the house's own Korn-Academie has passed on the knowledge surrounding this grain spirit.
Sustainable returnable bottle, delicious aromatics.
On the finish it unfolds its full flavour.
Where to find this product
Available directly from the farm. Fresh and regional: straight from the source, full of flavour.
Available in selected food retailers across Lower Saxony.
