Number Nine Spirituosenmanufaktur, officially known as Number Nine Spirituosen Manufaktur GmbH, is a craft spirits producer based in Leinefelde-Worbis, in the Thuringia region of Germany. The distillery was founded in 2013 and is a family-run operation, associated with the Ehbrecht family and Johannes Briebach. Located in the heart of central Germany, this small-batch manufacturer represents the growing wave of artisan spirits production that has emerged across the country in recent decades. Among the spirits produced at Number Nine is a whisky known as "The 9 Springs," which reflects the distillery's commitment to craft and local identity. As a Spirituosenmanufaktur — literally a spirits manufactory — the operation focuses on quality over quantity, embracing traditional distilling methods within a modern craft context. The distillery's portfolio sits within Germany's expanding and increasingly respected whisky landscape. Though relatively young, Number Nine has been noted in German spirits publications and represents the artisan spirit movement that has taken hold in Thuringia and beyond. With an active status and a clear focus on craft production, the distillery continues to build its reputation among enthusiasts of European new-wave whisky.