The story
Founded by Carl Frederik Tietgen in 1881.1
Private company
Danish Distillers
Logo: Det Danske Spiritus Kompagni A/S dba Danish Distillers and De Danske Spritfabrikker, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Danish spirits manufacturer
Danish Distillers (Danish: Det Danske Spiritus Kompagni known as Danish: De Danske Spritfabrikker) is a company that was headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark. Isidor Henius, the father of Max Henius, was one of the founders of a company that was acquired by Danish Distillers, which ended up owning all Danish spirits production.2 It was founded by Carl Frederik Tietgen.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1881Founded1
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Danish Distillers (Danish: Det Danske Spiritus Kompagni known as Danish: De Danske Spritfabrikker) is a company that was headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark. Isidor Henius, the father of Max Henius, was one of the founders of a company that was acquired by Danish Distillers, which ended up owning all Danish spirits production.2
Leadership
Who has led Danish Distillers, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderCarl Frederik Tietgen1
Products and brands
- Akvavit
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1881Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaDanish Distillers
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ11042211
Sources
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- 1WikidataDanish Distillers on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaDanish Distillers on Wikipedia
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