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The documents behind every figure

These are the documents the figures on this site rest on: who issued them, when, and what they show. Below them are the goals we set in 2020, and how they turned out.

Documents

Every mark beside a figure on this site leads here.

Analyses and certificates

  1. Analysis of the artesian well water, report no. 20230711/002

    Issuer
    DONSlab (R. Dons' Vandanalytisk Laboratorium A/S), DANAK-accredited, Test Reg. no. 48
    Date
    sampled 6 July 2023
    What it shows
    The microbiological and sensory quality of the water at the waterworks outlet (Vintre Møller 29) on the sampling day, measured against the limits in BEK no. 504 of 14/05/2023.

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  2. Organic certification (EU organic and the Ø mark)

    What it shows
    Vintre Møller Destilleri is a certified organic company. Geranium Gin and Green Meadow Organic Vodka are certified organic.

    Not published online.

Other sources

  1. Hammer & Son, sustainability report 2020

    Issuer
    Hammer & Son
    Date
    2020
    What it shows
    The goals set in 2020, and 2020 figures on staff and biodiversity.

    Not published online.

  2. Artesian well records

    Issuer
    Vintre Møller. Measured by a professional; the name is not on record.
    What it shows
    The depth and daily yield of the well.

    Not published online.

  3. History of Vintre Møller

    Issuer
    Hammer & Son / Vintre Møller (own information)
    What it shows
    The dates and figures in the history of the mills, the brewery and the mineral-water factory.

    Not published online.

  4. Green Meadow and Silver Forest releases

    Issuer
    Hammer & Son / Vintre Møller (own information)
    Date
    2020
    What it shows
    Release dates of Silver Forest (February 2020) and Green Meadow (August 2020).

    Not published online.

  5. Geranium's earlier production at Langley Distillery

    Issuer
    Hammer & Son / Vintre Møller (own information)
    Date
    2009
    What it shows
    That from 2009 Geranium's base spirit was distilled at Langley Distillery on the still “Constance”.

    Not published online.

  6. Geranium's production at Vintre Møller

    Issuer
    Hammer & Son / Vintre Møller (own information)
    Date
    2024
    What it shows
    That Geranium has been produced entirely at Vintre Møller since 2024.

    Not published online.

  7. Staff, 2026

    Issuer
    Hammer & Son / Vintre Møller (own information)
    Date
    2026
    What it shows
    The number of employees and the share hired through the municipal job centre in 2026.

    Not published online.

  8. Reinheart's mash bill

    Issuer
    Hammer & Son / Vintre Møller (own information)
    What it shows
    Reinheart is made from a mash of 70% rye, 20% corn and 10% malted barley.

    Not published online.

What we said in 2020, and what happened

In 2020 we wrote down a set of goals. Here is where they stand, including those we did not reach or have changed. Source: Hammer & Son, sustainability report 2020

Goal from 2020StatusWhat happened
Climate positive by 2023Not achievedWe have not become climate positive.
Solar panels in 2021AchievedThe solar panels are installed on the roof.
Toad pond with Copenhagen Zoo, spring 2021Not achievedThe pond was not built.
First whisky in casks, spring 2021AchievedThe first whisky went into casks in 2021. The casks lie in the restored mill.
Eliminate plastic and PVC from all packagingChangedThe bag-in-box and pouch formats are plastic. We chose them because they cut weight, emissions and glass waste compared with bottles.
Cut electricity use by 10% in 2021ChangedToday we use only electricity from our own solar panels.

Recognition

Awards we have received.

  1. 2022

    The Drinks Business Green Awards

    Winner, Best Organic Initiative (Hammer & Son)

    The award recognised an initiative at Hammer & Son, not a specific product.

  2. 2022

    The Drinks Business Green Awards

    Winner, The Amorim Sustainability Award, Spirits (Hammer & Son)

    The award went to Hammer & Son in the Spirits category.

  3. 2020

    The Vodka Masters

    Gold, Green Meadow Organic Vodka

  4. 2020

    IWSC

    92 points, Green Meadow Organic Vodka