About
Derneburger is born from 1750s distilling traditions in Lower Saxony and reimagined through the craft of contemporary art. A spirit of legacy - bold, refined, and alive.
What once warmed harvest hands in monasteries and stately homes now toasts exhibition openings.
Each bottle is a bridge: between the quiet heritage of von Cramm Weizenbrand and the vision of the Hall family at Schloss Derneburg, between ancestral grain and artistic grain, between the distiller's fire and the artist's spark.
We distill time - slowly and deliberately, with the care of an artist's brushstroke. Each label is an edition. Each release, a moment.
Georg Baselitz
German painter and sculptor
Georg Baselitz (b. 1938, Saxony near Dresden) is known for
his bold, inverted paintings that challenge how we see and
interpret images. Shaped by postwar Germany, his work
explores destruction and renewal. From 1974 to 2006, he
lived and worked at Schloss Derneburg - now home to the
Hall Art Foundation, and to our Schnaps.
Georg Baselitz, Schloss Derneburg, 1987. © Edward Quinn / Hall Art Foundation, © Georg Baselitz.
Georg Baselitz, Schloss Derneburg, 1992. © Edward Quinn / Hall Art Foundation, © Georg Baselitz.
Georg Baselitz, Schloss Derneburg, 1992. © Edward Quinn / Hall Art Foundation, © Georg Baselitz.
Georg Baselitz, Schloss Derneburg, 1987. © Edward Quinn / Hall Art Foundation, © Georg Baselitz.
Georg Baselitz, Schloss Derneburg, 1987. © Edward Quinn / Hall Art Foundation, © Georg Baselitz.
History
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Schloss DerneburgCistercian monks establish a monastery at Derneburg, shaping the first chapter of the estate's long history.
1143 -
After secularisation, the property becomes the residence of Count Ernst zu Münster, marking its transition from monastery to aristocratic home.
1886
1886 -
Artist Georg Baselitz makes Schloss Derneburg his home and studio for over three decades, creating many of his defining inverted works.
Georg Baselitz, Schloss Derneburg, 1987. © Edward Quinn / Hall Art Foundation, © Georg Baselitz.
Georg Baselitz, Schloss Derneburg, 1987. © Edward Quinn / Hall Art Foundation, © Georg
Georg Baselitz with son Daniel, Schloss Derneburg, 1987. © Edward Quinn / Hall Art Foundation, © Georg Baselitz. -
The Hall Art Foundation acquires Schloss Derneburg and transforms it into a contemporary art museum.
2006 -
1750 - Von Cramm WeizenbrandSteinberg, an ancestor of the von Cramm family, begins distilling schnaps in Lower Saxony. An early family document records the recipe for schnaps, preserving the craft in writing for future generations.
1750
1896 -
Tennis champion and schnaps enthusiast Gottfried von Cramm reaches the Wimbledon final vs Fred Perry.
1936 -
The 1970s marked a high point for Von Cramm Weizenbrand. The schnaps was enjoyed across Germany and the family tradition firmly established in Lower Saxony.
1950
1970 -
2025 - Derneburger DoppelkornOur story begins between the quiet legacy of von Cramm Weizenbrand and the contemporary vision at Schloss Derneburg. Slow distillation. Regional grain. Family schnaps traditions carried across generations, made new again in collaboration with contemporary artists.
2025
“What counts most is finding new ways to get the world down in paint on my own terms.”
Georg Baselitz
Baselitz Limited Edition
Trinker (1981) by Baselitz, the artwork featured on our
inaugural bottle is a striking image of an upside-down
drinker.
Profits from this initial limited edition will be used to support the Hildesheim Kunstverein.
Profits from this initial limited edition will be used to support the Hildesheim Kunstverein.
Alcohol
40% VOL
Volume
700 ML
€175.0
Each bottle is a bridge between ancestral craft and modern artistry
Frequently asked questions
Derneburger schnaps is crafted from carefully selected grains and distilled in Lower Saxony. Each step honors centuries of expertise while reimagining the spirit for today's palate
Enjoy Derneburger neat and slightly chilled, or use it as a clean, versatile base for your favorite cocktails.
Each limited edition bottle celebrates the meeting of craft and contemporary culture, featuring exclusive artwork by Georg Baselitz. It transforms Derneburger into a collectible canvas, where heritage and modern artistry come alive.
Derneburger blends centuries-old German craft with contemporary vision, creating a schnaps that is both rooted in tradition and reimagined for today. Each bottle is a bridge between heritage, art, and modern taste.
The limited edition Derneburger bottles are available on our website only.












