Fine Austrian Schnaps from Gölles

Austrian Schnaps is one of the country’s great traditional spirits. At Kipferl, our spirits collection focuses on Gölles, a highly respected Austrian distillery known for pure fruit distillates, careful craftsmanship and exceptional raw ingredients.

Since 1979, Gölles has devoted itself to making spirits with precision and respect for the fruit. Only the finest, cleanest and ripest fruit is used, with no added sugar, flavourings or colouring. The spirits are traditionally double distilled in copper stills to preserve the natural aroma and character of the fruit.

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What Is Austrian Schnaps?

In Austria, the traditional spelling is Schnaps. In English, many customers search for schnapps. Both terms usually refer to clear fruit spirits made by fermenting and distilling ripe fruit. Unlike sweet liqueurs, high-quality Austrian Schnaps is usually dry, pure and aromatic, with the flavour coming from the fruit itself rather than added sugar or artificial flavouring.

Good Austrian fruit Schnaps is often served as a digestif after a meal. It is also a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys traditional European spirits, Austrian food culture or carefully made craft distillates.

Traditional Double Distillation in Copper Stills

Gölles still uses copper vessels for the traditional double distillation process. This method allows the distiller to capture the cleanest and most expressive part of the spirit while preserving the natural fruit aroma.

The result is a refined Austrian spirit with clarity, depth and balance. These are not sugary fruit liqueurs; they are pure fruit brandies made for slow, considered drinking.

Our Austrian Schnaps Selection

Gölles Austrian Apricot Schnaps 350ml

Apricot Schnaps, known in Austria as Marillenschnaps, is one of the country’s classic fruit spirits. Gölles captures the rich aroma and natural sweetness of ripe apricots in a clean, elegant distillate.

Gölles Austrian Apple Schnaps 350ml – Maschansker

Made from the traditional Maschansker apple variety, this Austrian apple Schnaps has crisp fruit character and a refined finish. It is a good choice if you enjoy clean, aromatic spirits with a lighter orchard-fruit profile.

Gölles Austrian Plum Schnaps 350ml - Alte Zwetschke

Plum Schnaps, or Zwetschkenschnaps, is a classic Austrian digestif. Gölles Alte Zwetschke has a deeper, rounded fruit character, making it a strong choice after dinner or alongside richer desserts.

Gölles Austrian Cherry Schnaps 350ml - Herzkirsche

Cherry Schnaps brings a vivid fruit aroma and elegant intensity. Gölles Herzkirsche is a refined Austrian cherry spirit, ideal for anyone who enjoys expressive fruit distillates rather than sweet liqueurs.

Which Austrian Schnaps Should I Choose?

If you want the most classic Austrian fruit Schnaps, choose apricot Schnaps.

If you prefer crisp orchard fruit, choose apple Schnaps.

If you want something deeper and more rounded, choose plum Schnaps.

If you enjoy vivid red fruit character, choose cherry Schnaps.

How to Serve Austrian Schnaps

Austrian Schnaps is usually served neat in small glasses, often slightly chilled but not ice cold. Serving it too cold can hide the fruit aroma, while a moderate chill keeps the spirit clean and balanced.

It is traditionally enjoyed after a meal as a digestif, especially with Austrian desserts, chocolate cakes, fruit cakes, cheese or coffee.

Austrian Spirits and Gifts

A fine bottle of Austrian Schnaps makes a distinctive gift for anyone who enjoys European spirits, Austrian food culture or high-quality craft distillation. It is less obvious than whisky, gin or brandy, but often more memorable.

You may also want to browse our Austrian cakes, Austrian cupcakes and cookies, or Austrian food hampers if you are putting together a larger Austrian gift.

Austrian Schnaps Delivery in the UK

Order Austrian Schnaps online from Kipferl for delivery across the UK. Whether you are buying one bottle, sending a gift or looking for a traditional Austrian digestif, our spirits collection brings together carefully selected bottles from one of Austria’s leading fruit distilleries.

Delivery prices and availability may vary depending on postcode and destination, including the Scottish Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland. Full details are available on our delivery information page.

Why Buy Austrian Schnaps from Kipferl?

Kipferl specialises in Austrian food, wine, cakes and delicatessen products. Our spirits selection reflects the same approach: authentic Austrian producers, careful sourcing and products with a clear sense of place.

If you are looking to buy Austrian Schnaps or schnapps online in the UK, this collection offers pure fruit spirits from Gölles, made without added sugar, flavourings or colouring, and distilled with traditional Austrian craftsmanship.