Distillery
Distillery in Starogard Gdanski
Distillery in Starogard Gdanski produces and bottles all Premium Distillers spirits
About the Distillery
The heart of Polish distilling has been beating here since 1846
From the 19th century, Starogard Gdanski developed as an important industrial centre of Pomerania, benefiting from its convenient location on trade routes, access to agricultural facilities and a rapidly developing railway infrastructure. It was its proximity to high-quality grain, clean water and efficient logistics that made the town a natural place for the development of the spirits industry and the establishment of a distillery in 1846.
Since 1846, we have consistently focused on authenticity, drawing on the rich experience of our master distillers who have mastered the knowledge of raw material selection and filtration processes to perfection. It is here that spirits of unique character are born, combining local patriotism with a global reach.
The distillery in Starogard Gdanski is today a modern production facility belonging to Premium Distillers of the United Beverages Group - one of the largest producers and distributors of spirits in Poland.
History of the Distillery
180 years of heritage and craftsmanship
This year the distillery in Starogard Gdanski celebrates its 180th anniversary. The plant combines a long distilling tradition with modern distilling and bottling technologies, producing tens of millions of litres of spirits and vodkas each year for both the domestic and international markets.
In 2022, the revitalisation of the distillery in Starogard Gdański began, during which several of the plant's buildings were renovated, including the office building, technical building, laboratory and warehouses. The facades of the buildings were also modernised and decorated with hand-burnished bricks, and a mural was created on the office building, referring to the history of the factory. At the same time, the entrance gate and the approximately one-kilometre-long fence were rebuilt, with archival photographs documenting the plant's historic history displayed. The entire area was additionally illuminated.
Herman Winkelhausen zakłada wytwórnie wódek, likierów i koniaków
In the vicinity of the railway station in Starogard Gdański H. Winkelhausen, a rectification and spirit warehouse is being built
A railway ramp was built at the plant
More than 10 million litres of alcohol are produced annually at the distillery
The State Treasury acquires a distillery that begins operations under the State Spirits Monopoly Photo: in the folder
During the Second World War the plant is set on fire and then rebuilt in 1945. The distillery becomes state property under the name „Starogardzkie Zakłady Przemysłu Spirytusowego Polmos”
The main office building on Skarszewska Street is built
The Ministry of the Treasury signs an agreement to sell the distillery to Belvedere Dystrybucja Sp. z o.o. - a company belonging to the Belvedere Group
As of 01.10.2003, the plant began operating as „Destylarnia Sobieski”
Premium Distillers, part of the United Beverages Group, becomes the new owner of the plant
Plant undergoes major revitalisation
Technologies
Modern production technologies
We have implemented a new one at our distillery, advanced bottle sleevelling machine, which can significantly improve product quality and aesthetics. This technology provides greater design possibilities for the final products. Automation of the process also ensures high productivity and repeatability, guaranteeing consistent quality as well as the appearance of each product batch.
In parallel, we are developing a state-of-the-art Ready-to-Drink (RtD) production line, which will be designed to handle both cans and bottles of any capacity. This investment will allow us to respond flexibly to the growing demand of this market segment. The line has been designed with efficiency, safety and full control over the production process in mind.
History of the Distillery
Distillery once
History of the Distillery
Distillery today
