Brennerei Elmendorf, Historical distillery in Gütersloh, Germany.

Brennerei Elmendorf is a building complex of several structures erected between 1760 and 1903 that blends castle-like architecture with industrial elements. The site displays thick walls, distinctive rooflines, and functional spaces that once served grain spirit production.

Grain was distilled on this site in Isselhorst from 1689 until 2001. The castle-like building ensemble was erected between 1760 and 1903, and the grounds had belonged to the Elmendorf family since the 18th century. Operations ceased when the abolition of the spirits monopoly removed the basis for continuing the distillery. After the site was sold to the eyewear manufacturer Markus T, the Korn distilling tradition moved to Hamburg, where it continues by hand using organic products.

The name Elmendorf comes from the family that owned the site from the 18th century. The distillery's Korn won awards at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and at Berlin's Craft-Spirit Festival in 2016. After the Isselhorst closure, production moved to Hamburg, where Korn is still made by hand from organic ingredients and the distillery can be visited by arrangement.

The building complex now houses an eyewear manufacturing company and can be viewed from outside. A historic oak barrel from 1902 is displayed at a nearby square and is accessible to visitors.

The 1902 oak barrel held a capacity of 20,000 liters and was so large it was displayed at international trade fairs. This reveals how proud the distillery was of its technical achievement and production capacity.