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This specialist distillery is run to the very highest standards by two sisters, Rosmarie and Yvonne Zuber. Yvonne distils the precious liquids; Rosmarie designs the labels.

A great Basel institution, and the place to go when it comes to buying typical Basel delicacies such as Läckerli, Baselbieter Rahmtäfeli and a host of other sweet temptations.

As well as its own Basel Nougat, this shop sells a range of traditional and old-fashioned sweets such as the popular Mässmögge and the imaginative rocks, small hard candy disks with elaborate patterns made from joining different colours of sugar.

The quality of the wines from the Baden region, in Germany, speaks for itself. It's no coincidence that these vineyards lie close to Basel: appreciation of quality, and fine wines know no boundaries.

Not all of the lush fruit grown in Baselland ends up in brandies. A group of innovative farmers has developed a delicious alter- native: cherry wine.

Top quality, high value natural products, longtime experience, and an acute sense for subtle aromas are what it takes to produce the finest noble brandies. With more then 20 shapes of bottle, our products make ideal gifts for every taste and occasion.

The Nebiker distillery has made Kirsch from Baselland famous worldwide, through its General Sutter brand, named after the Basel expat who started the California gold rush in 1849.

On the south-facing slopes, the sun-soaked vineyards deliver superb wines. A tasting in the delightful Rebhüsli (vineyard house), with its panoramic views, is a treat both for the eyes and the tastebuds.