Becherovka

Josef Vitus Becher, a well-known trader in spices and colonial goods, had a passion for the production of alcoholic beverages. In 1794 he rented a wine distillery and began experimenting with liqueurs. In 1805, Dr. came to Karlovy Vary. Frobig from England, who often visited Joseph and discussed herbs and their healing abilities. When Dr. Drobig left, leaving Josef with a recipe for a revolutionary liqueur. After two years of testing, in 1807, Josef began selling the medicinal liqueur "English Bitter" for stomach problems. He became very popular not only at home but also abroad. In 1838, the shop and liqueur shop "U troch škovránkov" was taken over by Josef's son, Ján. It is Ján who considers himself the founder of Becherovka. Until 1945, the company was owned by the family. After the Second World War, production was nationalized. The company is currently privatized and belongs to Pernod Ricard. The production recipe of 32 herbs is still a secret and only 2 people in the world know it.