Ingenious
Elixirs
How the elixir came to the Ax
A nickname, a witty chat with friends from the USA and the idea of distilling a magical elixir were the basic ingredients for my gins and brandies. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey of exquisite botanicals from masterful distillation.
X¹ GIN
THE SPICY GIN
RECIPE:
13 BOTANICALS
The focus is very much on juniper, refined with herbs and roots.
X1the spicy one
X² GIN
THE FRUITY GIN
RECIPE:
13 BOTANICALS
Strong citrus notes, refined
with many flowers and
herbs, enliven this
gin, where the juniper stands gently
in the foreground.
X2the fruity one
X³ GIN
THE BERRY GIN
RECIPE:
13 BOTANICALS
In addition to juniper, the gin is refined with many types of berries and a light peppery note.
X3the berry
KrampusGIN
The warming
Seasonal
Limited Edition
Recipe:
13 BOTANICALS
A devilishly seductive gin that brings warmth to the cold season.
KrampusGINthe warmer
WitchesGIN
The mysterious
Seasonal
Limited Edition
Recipe:
13 BOTANICALS
This magical broth will make you fly – without a broom 🙂
HexenGINthe mysterious one
WORLD GIN AWARDS 2025
GOLD 🥇 & COUNTRY WINNER AUSTRIA 🌍 at the World Gin Awards in London!
My X1 Gin was awarded gold today at the World Gin Awards 🏆 and is also the country winner for Austria – I’m simply speechless! And in the country of gin, too. 💪😄
In addition, my X2 Gin also won silver 🥈 – what a double whammy!
A thousand thanks to everyone who has always believed in me, my team, my supporters, my community!
Cheers to this moment! 🍸🍸🍸
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NATIONAL AWARD 2025
🥇🥇🥇 Triple gold for AX Elixir!
Great joy at today’s Burgenland state award ceremony. Three of our AX Elixir products have been awarded Gold! Our Gin X1, Krampus Gin and Weichsel Brandy convinced the jury. We are particularly proud that our Krampus Gin also shone with its first gold medal!
These awards confirm our claim: the highest quality and genuine passion in every drop.
A big thank you to our great team and to everyone who has accompanied us on this journey – without you, none of this would be possible!
Let’s toast this moment together!
Cheers
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DISTILLATA GOLD 2025
GOLD for our Hexen Gin! ✨🏅🧙
At today’s Destillata award ceremony on 14.03.2025, our Hexen Gin was awarded gold! This renowned competition stands for the highest art of distillation and awards prizes to outstanding spirits – and we are very proud that our gin was able to impress. 💪😀
This award shows that passion, craftsmanship and quality pay off!
CHEERS 🍸
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CRAFT SPIRITS BERLIN 2025
Triple silver at the Craft Spirits Berlin! 🥈🥈🥈
Last Saturday was a special day for us – our products (Gin X2, Weichsel Brandy, Williams Pear Brandy) won three silver awards at Craft Spirits Berlin! We are incredibly proud and grateful for this recognition in Europe’s largest competition for handcrafted spirits.
After winning gold last year with our Gin X1, we are delighted to have received this award again.
A huge thank you to the jury, our great team and of course to all of you who have accompanied us on this journey!
Cheers to even more pleasure and passion!
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Falstaff Spirits Trophy 2024
There was an excellent success at the Falstaff Spirits Special 2024.
94 Falstaff points for my gin X1
93 Falstaff points for the Gin X2 + Gin X3
In the overall ranking of the Distilled Gin category, we were thus able to win the 2. and 3rd place in Austria. We are also in first place overall in the international rankings. 3rd place!
These successes motivate us to continue creating great spirits.
We are very proud of this result.
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Falstaff Fruit Brandy Trophy 2024
AX Elixir was a great success at this year’s Falstaff Fruit Brandy Trophy. 96 Falstaff points were awarded to the Williams Pear Brandy 92 Falstaff points were awarded to the Zweigelt Grape Brandy In the overall category, the Williams Pear Brandy was even among the top 3 in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. We are very proud of this great award. The complete article incl. of all results can be found under the following link: https://www.falstaff.com/at/news/essenz-der-frucht-die-obstbrand-trophy-2024?mc_cid=6f0ecaf1dc
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Best Distillery Austria 2024
In mid-April, we received some great news from Frankfurt. In addition to 3 gold medals for my gins, AX Elixir was named Best Distillery Austria 2024 at the International Trophy in Frankfurt.
We are very proud of this great award. The hard work over the past year has definitely paid off.
With this in mind, cheers 🙂
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THE SECRET OF THE MAGIC POTION
Maybe my gins won't give you supernatural powers, but they will give you a guaranteed supernatural taste experience. The magical formula of each gin consists of 13 botanicals. Carefully selected and proportioned, they give the main ingredient, juniper, a flavorful accompaniment, that brings the elixir to life.
MAGICAL PLACE - THE COPPER KETTLE
distilled here traditionally and in small batches
MIRACLE BERRIES - THE JUNIPER
A valuable remedy since ancient timesFine brandies -
a quintessence
Enchanting aromas
Selected fruits that have ripened to full aroma are fermented and distilled in an artisanal and traditional manner. The noble brandy stands for the highest standards and the highest quality of high-proof products.
FROM A REGION THAT ENCHANTS
AX ELIXIR is distilled in the idyllic municipality of Apetlon. The herbal scent of this breathtaking steppe landscape, rare plant species and a multitude of animal species, immerse you in a sensory intoxication. A place like no other and the source of inspiration for my recipes - elixirs that capture the magic of this special region.
THE KETTLE MASTER –WOLFGANG ACHS
For my passionI burn day and night
A MAGIC FORMULA
X1+X2+X3+precious brandy =a magical manufactory
A distillery
to enjoy
Ax Elixir private tasting
Would you like to get to know my distillery personally?
Tastings including a snack are possible at any time on request.
In the cozy distillery, a tasty platter with cheese variations, bacon, sausages, seasonal vegetables and bread is served in addition to high-proof enjoyment.
Your special wishes can also be fulfilled by arrangement!
Let´s talk about your wishes!
Your individual Tasting
So that there is something to suit every palate, there is also a tasting with wine accompaniment. Combine your tasting with gin + brandy + wine from a Martini winemaker of your choice!
to the Martini winemakers:
weinerleben-apetlon
AX Elixir + SNACK
From 4 to a maximum of 12 people,Tasting of the entire range,
prices are based on personal agreement.
AX Elixir + A WINEMAKER OF YOUR CHOICE + SNACK
From 4 to a maximum of 12 people,Tasting of the entire range + 6 wines,
prices are based on personal agreement.
