In the presence of numerous guests from the tourism industry in eastern Switzerland, Macardo Swiss Distillery GmbH was able to accept the Thurgau Tourism Award, endowed with 10,000 Swiss francs, in Weinfelden.

With the award, the jury recognizes the entrepreneurial achievement and the high level of innovation behind the implementation of the Macardo Genuss- und Erlebniswelt, the Macardo "Fasslager 4.0" and the Macardo sustainability concept. Jasmin Wagner, Head of Marketing at Thurgauer Kantonalbank emphasized the importance of such innovation awards: "With the Tourism Award, we want to contribute to tourism development and give something back to Thurgau." Walter Schönholzer, member of the government of the Canton of Thurgau, congratulated the award winner and praised the courage and innovative implementation of the Macardo Distillery concept. 

After the official award ceremony, the floor was handed over to the tourism award winner. Martina Bössow, owner of Macardo Swiss Distillery, was visibly moved by the award. When asked what the prize money would be invested in, she replied: "We would definitely like to invest part of it in the staff, as it is primarily the employees who are responsible for Macardo's success." At Macardo, the toast is not champagne, but a good whisky.

Jury's appreciation: Typical Thurgau in many respects

Macardo Swiss Distillery has moved. Due to lack of space at the old location. The new one in Amlikon-Bisegg used to be a cheese dairy. Today it has become a distillery with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Andy and Martina Bössow, who are behind Macardo, skillfully combine tradition and innovation here. Distilling at Macardo is still done by hand, in small batches and with fire. The rest is high-tech in the name of sustainability.

This philosophy runs through the entire facility, which since the renovation and new construction is more than just a distillery. It also includes a unique event location - the new barrel warehouse - a premium bed & breakfast with business apartments, a bar and a cigar lounge with a walk-in store. This facility, the Tourism Award jury agreed, has the potential to become a beacon for Thurgau tourism. The electronically monitored maturation of the distillates in the barrel store is a world first, and the world of experience and enjoyment that Macardo has initiated here is stylish, sustainable and simply typical of Thurgau. A prime example of innovation and courage - components one would wish for in an award winner.

In addition, one of the Macardo whiskies even carries the canton of Thurgau in its name: The Swiss Thurbon. This name was created as a clear commitment to the homeland and origin of the Bössow family. After the bourbon whisky won several international awards and the makers were made aware that the name "Bourbon" was protected under the Swiss and US trade agreement, the "Swiss Bourbon" became the "Swiss Thurbon". Macardo Distillery's whiskies, spirits, vieilles and other products are made from Thurgau grain, corn, rye, barley and water from its own source.

©Author: Die Ostschweiz

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