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Distillerie Hepp, the soul of Alsace distilling passed down from generation to generation
Distillerie Hepp
A family distillery in Uberach, north of Strasbourg, in Alsace. First bouilleurs de cru, the Hepp family has shaped eaux-de-vie for several generations; since 2007, Yannick Hepp has developed Alsace IGP whiskies. Awarded eaux-de-vie, whiskies of great maturity (700 casks), gin, rum and liqueurs: a heritage of rare spirits, to discover direct.
In Uberach, distilling is not a trade of opportunity, but a deeply rooted culture. Here, nothing is standardised: each distillation is an interpretation, each lot a signature. Modernised without ever being industrialised, Distillerie Hepp embodies a demanding vision of French craft spirits, between fruit tradition and mastered innovation, to discover direct.
A family story rooted in Alsace
In Uberach, north of Strasbourg, distilling is a deeply rooted culture. For several generations, the Hepp family has shaped Alsace eaux-de-vie in respect of local traditions. Originally, the distillery was that of the bouilleurs de cru, serving the orchards of the village and neighbouring communes, turning fruit into pure, expressive eaux-de-vie. This intimate relationship between the land, the fruit and people remains today the foundation of the house. In 2007, Yannick Hepp, grandson of Rene Hepp, took over at the impulse of his father Tharcis, and opened a new chapter by turning to the creation of Alsace IGP whiskies, without ever denying the house's fruit DNA.
A human gesture that cannot be automated
The distiller precisely isolates the heart cut, discarding heads and tails to keep only the noblest fraction. This gesture, deeply human, cannot be automated: it is learned, felt and passed on.
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Alsace whiskies of great maturity
Inspired by the Alsace brewing tradition, Yannick Hepp makes his whiskies from rigorously selected malted barley, distilled in 450-litre Carl copper stills. Today, the distillery watches over more than 700 casks ageing, a rare volume for an independent house, which allows the Hepp whiskies to develop a remarkable aromatic depth. The range revolves around the Ouiski cuvees, accessible and educational, the Tharcis cuvees, fuller and more structured, and vintages and finishes in Alsace eau-de-vie casks (plum, cherry, Gewurztraminer marc). Some lots approach ten years of age, a symbolic milestone for French whisky, reached here without compromise.
Total mastery, from fruit to spirit
The strength of Distillerie Hepp lies in the complete mastery of the raw material. The fruits come from Alsace orchards or local picking; harvested at perfect ripeness, they are fermented or macerated according to their nature, then distilled in a single run, faithful to regional customs. Beyond whisky, the house is a reference for its Alsace eaux-de-vie, regularly awarded: quetsche plum, mirabelle, kirsch, raspberry, Williams pear, as well as rare varieties from wild forests and orchards. It also makes fruit-rich craft liqueurs, a precise, contemporary Alsace gin, and a rum aged in Alsace, matured in a continental climate.
The spirits heritage of Distillerie Hepp
Alsace IGP whiskies, awarded fruit eaux-de-vie, gin, rum and liqueurs: the house offers a heritage of rare spirits, where each bottle reflects the same demand, respect for the product, for time and for taste. From the Ouiski and Tharcis cuvees to the eau-de-vie cask finishes, by way of kirsch, mirabelle or Williams pear, each expression tells of Alsace, between fruit tradition and innovation.
The Ouiski whiskies
Alsace IGP whisky - accessible and educational
The way into the house's whisky world: the Ouiski cuvees, accessible and educational, ideal to discover Alsace IGP whisky. Made from rigorously selected malted barley, distilled in Carl copper stills.
The Tharcis whiskies
Alsace IGP whisky - ample and structured
More ambitious, the Tharcis cuvees (named after Yannick Hepp's father) offer fuller, rounder and more structured whiskies. An expression of great maturity, carried by long ageing in the distillery's cellars.
Vintages & eau-de-vie cask finishes
Plum, cherry, Gewurztraminer marc
The link between fruit tradition and contemporary whisky: vintages and finishes in Alsace eau-de-vie casks (plum, cherry, Gewurztraminer marc). Some lots approach ten years of age, a symbolic milestone for French whisky.
The Alsace eaux-de-vie
Plum, mirabelle, kirsch, raspberry, Williams pear
The house's historic signature, regularly awarded: quetsche plum, mirabelle, kirsch, raspberry, Williams pear, as well as rare varieties from wild forests and orchards. Alsace fruits picked at ripeness, distilled in a single run.
Gin, rum & liqueurs
The house's contemporary range
Beyond the eaux-de-vie, the distillery makes fruit-rich craft liqueurs, a precise, contemporary Alsace gin, and a rum aged in Alsace, matured in a continental climate, for an original and elegant expression.
Mastery from fruit to spirit
700 casks, Carl stills, a single run
Hepp's strength: complete control of the raw material. Fruits from Alsace orchards and local picking, a distillation in a single run in 450-litre Carl copper stills, a heart cut isolated by hand, and more than 700 casks ageing, a rare volume for an independent house.
Direct - whisky, eaux-de-vie, gin and rum from Alsace
Why choose Distillerie Hepp?
A family Alsace know-how. From bouilleurs de cru to whisky distillers, over several generations, in Uberach.
IGP whiskies of great maturity. Ouiski, Tharcis, vintages and eau-de-vie cask finishes; up to nearly 10 years.
Awarded eaux-de-vie. Plum, mirabelle, kirsch, raspberry, Williams pear and rare varieties.
A wide, rare heritage. Whisky, eaux-de-vie, gin and rum aged in Alsace: mastery from fruit to spirit.
Frequently asked questions about Distillerie Hepp
Where is Distillerie Hepp located?
Distillerie Hepp is set in Uberach, north of Strasbourg, in Alsace (Bas-Rhin). It is here that the Hepp family has shaped, for several generations, eaux-de-vie and, today, Alsace whiskies, in respect of local traditions.
Who runs Distillerie Hepp?
Since 2007, the distillery has been led by Yannick Hepp, grandson of Rene Hepp, who took over at the impulse of his father Tharcis. Heir to a recognised know-how, he opened a new chapter by developing Alsace IGP whiskies, without denying the house's fruit DNA.
How long has the Hepp family been distilling?
Distilling is a deeply rooted culture for the Hepp family, over several generations. Originally, the distillery was that of the bouilleurs de cru, serving the orchards of Uberach and neighbouring villages, turning fruit into pure, expressive eaux-de-vie.
What is an Alsace IGP whisky?
The Whisky d'Alsace IGP is a geographical indication that guarantees a whisky made in Alsace to a set of specifications. At Hepp, it is produced from rigorously selected malted barley, inspired by the Alsace brewing tradition, and distilled in 450-litre Carl copper stills.
What whiskies does Distillerie Hepp produce?
The whisky range revolves around several expressions: the Ouiski cuvees, accessible and educational, ideal for discovery; the Tharcis cuvees, fuller, rounder and more structured; and vintages as well as finishes in Alsace eau-de-vie casks. Some lots today approach ten years of age.
What is an eau-de-vie cask finish at Hepp?
It is a complementary ageing of the whisky in old casks that held Alsace eaux-de-vie: plum, cherry or Gewurztraminer marc. This finish creates a link between the house's fruit tradition and contemporary whisky, bringing characteristic fruity and spicy notes.
What eaux-de-vie does Distillerie Hepp produce?
The house is a reference for its Alsace eaux-de-vie, regularly awarded: quetsche plum, mirabelle, kirsch, raspberry, Williams pear, as well as rare varieties from wild forests and orchards. The fruits, from Alsace or local picking, are harvested at perfect ripeness before distillation.
Does Distillerie Hepp make other spirits?
Yes: beyond whisky and eaux-de-vie, the house makes fruit-rich craft liqueurs, a precise, contemporary Alsace gin, and a rum aged in Alsace, matured in a continental climate, which offers an original and elegant expression.
How are the Hepp spirits distilled?
The fruits are fermented or macerated according to their nature, then distilled in a single run, faithful to Alsace customs; the whiskies are distilled in 450-litre Carl copper stills. At each distillation, the distiller precisely isolates the heart cut, discarding heads and tails to keep only the noblest fraction. More than 700 casks then age in the cellars.
Why are the Hepp whiskies and eaux-de-vie references of Alsace know-how?
Because they bring together fruit tradition and mastered innovation: a family of distillers over several generations, complete mastery from fruit to spirit, Alsace IGP whiskies of great maturity (up to nearly ten years), more than 700 casks ageing and regularly awarded eaux-de-vie. A house modernised without ever being industrialised.
How should a Hepp whisky or eau-de-vie be enjoyed?
Whisky is enjoyed neat, at room temperature, possibly with a few drops of water to open the aromas. Fruit eaux-de-vie are served well chilled (around 6 to 8 C), as a digestif, in a small glass, to let the fruit express itself. The gin is enjoyed in a tonic or a cocktail.
Can the Distillerie Hepp spirits be bought directly?
Yes: the whiskies, eaux-de-vie, gin, rum and liqueurs of Distillerie Hepp are bought here directly, with shipping across France and the European countries eligible for delivery. You receive the bottles just as the house distilled and aged them in Uberach, with no extra middleman.
Alsace whisky and eaux-de-vie, direct from the distillery
Distillerie Hepp: a family distillery in Uberach, north of Strasbourg, in Alsace (Bas-Rhin). First bouilleurs de cru, the Hepp family has distilled for several generations; since 2007, Yannick Hepp (grandson of Rene, son of Tharcis) has developed Alsace IGP whiskies from malted barley, in 450-litre Carl copper stills. More than 700 casks ageing, distillation in a single run, heart cut isolated by hand.
Range: Ouiski and Tharcis whiskies, vintages and eau-de-vie cask finishes (plum, cherry, Gewurztraminer marc); awarded Alsace eaux-de-vie (plum, mirabelle, kirsch, raspberry, Williams pear); liqueurs, Alsace gin and rum aged in Alsace