The S. Spitz company was founded in Linz in 1857 by Salomon Spitz; in 1935, the production site was relocated from Linz to Attnang-Puchheim. After the Second World War, the company changed ownership and has been steadily expanding its product range. The distribution of spirits and fruit juices was expanded to cover the whole of Austria. In 2007, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

The discontinuation of Spitz Schankrum in 2008 also marked the launch of Spitz Doppelschankrum – the original, times two. With an alcohol content of 45 per cent by volume, Spitz Doppelschankrum not only has double the alcohol content but also double the flavour.

The term ‘Doppelschankrum’ refers to a double-distilled rum, meaning that the rum undergoes two distillation processes to achieve a refined and smooth character. This process removes impurities and produces a more concentrated and flavourful spirit. ‘Inländer Rum’ is a term used to describe rum produced domestically in Austria. It distinguishes Austrian rums from imported rums from other countries.