Koskenkorva distillery, Industrial distillery in Ilmajoki, Finland
Koskenkorva distillery is an industrial production facility in Ilmajoki that converts grain into spirits and starch. The complex includes several processing buildings, storage areas, and an attached museum for visitors.
The facility arose as a major producer of Finnish spirits and established Koskenkorva as the nation's signature drink. Its story reflects how a local distillery grew into a nationally recognized brand.
The on-site museum traces how Finnish alcohol production evolved from home distilling through legal restrictions to today's industrial methods. Visitors can see how the craft changed and shaped the nation's drinking traditions.
The facility operates continuously through the year with scheduled procedures, so visitors should plan ahead and come prepared for variable weather. The museum is more accessible than production areas and typically requires less advance notice.
The facility produces a specialized grain starch that extends beyond spirits production to serve the paper industry as a binding agent and beer production as a fermentation aid. This byproduct of alcohol making has become economically significant in its own right.
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