Karloff Distillery

“We don’t want to be the biggest. We just want to be the best”

Karloff Distilleryis a family company established in 2002 that has successfully asserted itself in the premium alcoholic beverage segment. The Slovakia-based distillery aims to become one of the best alcohol production companies in Europe. Adhering to its values and vision, the brand has achieved numerous successes, and its products have been repeatedly recognized and awarded for their design and taste at prestigious forums. The creation of new and original products and the idea of standing out from other companies in the market makes Karloff Distillerya leader in the segment.

TATRATEAis the company's legendary brand, which has gained immense global popularity. The unique herbal liqueurs have been created since 2003, and since 2008 their production has expanded to TATRATEADistillery, Kežmarok. The rich portfolio and wide range of alcohol content – from 17% to 72% – make the brand's products suitable for every taste and preference.

The unique taste of TATRATEAis due to the high-quality ingredients used in the preparation of the liqueurs – alpine herbs, black tea, fruit extracts, distillates, and spring water from the Tatras. The brand revives the power of herbs and the belief that for every illness there is a herb that can heal it. The secret of preparing decoctions was kept by every healer. Their recipes were different, but all contained herbs, purified spirit, and spring water and were united by the name TEA. For TATRATEA products, carefully selected tea leaves from the Indian province of Assam are used, which give a distinctive character and tempting color to the drinks. The precise combination of herbs and spices, including wild thyme, St. John's wort, yarrow, and mint, creates a true harmony of aromas, and oak shavings add true uniqueness to the liqueurs' profile. The spirit of the Tatras is recreated uniquely through the use of crystal-clear mountain water.

Achieving the perfectly balanced taste of TATRATEAis the result of an innovative approach, the pursuit of perfection, and the tireless work of the team. The correct proportions are key to an excellent recipe. The addition of sugar beet alcohol provides a hint of sweetness to the taste. High-quality fruit distillates and extracts develop the complex flavors of the drinks, and the aromas of ripe fruits magnificently complete the palette of sensory perceptions.

Pure products, the beauty of details, unconventional thinking – each of these components comes straight from the heart and creates the symbiosis in TATRATEA. One of the secrets to achieving the perfect taste of herbal liqueurs lies in strictly following each stage of the production process. It all begins with a two- and three-stage maceration, thanks to which the best qualities are extracted from all ingredients. The creation of the crystalline purity of the products is due to careful filtration, which removes even the finest particles from the herbs and spices.

The magic of time and patience are key elements in the creation of TATRATEA– the maturation process lasts up to 8 weeks, during which the ingredients interact with oxygen and the unique tastes of the drinks are created. The final touch is the bottling and packaging of the finished products. The unique and clean design distinguishes TATRATEAwith its monochrome coating of the entire bottle body, lines inspired by the shape of a thermos, and the unique presence of ancient solar symbols created through hot stamping technology. Each bottle is carefully polished and manually checked before reaching customers in perfect condition.

Another iconic product from Karloff Distillery is the unique CZECHOSLOVAKIA vodka. As its name suggests, its concept is based on the idea of the power of unity. Following its slogan "Better Together," the brand pays tribute to the brotherhood between the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

For the creation of CZECHOSLOVAKIA vodka, sugar beet spirit produced in the Czech town of Koštany is used – a place with centuries of history and traditions in the production of high-quality distillates. The spirit of Slovakia is recreated in the premium drink through the crystal-clear water sourced from the Tatra Mountains.

The unique taste of the vodka is also due to the strict adherence to every stage of production. The spirit undergoes triple distillation, and multi-stage filtration through activated carbon, silver, platinum, and shungite stones using AQUADISK technology gives the vodka its sparkling purity. Everything that is divided can be united – this is also evident from the impressive design of CZECHOSLOVAKIA vodka. In an early 20th-century engraving style, the bottle depicts the Slovak and Czech cities of Prague, Český Krumlov, Kroměříž, Trenčín, Bratislava, and Kežmarok, connected by the Morava River.

"I try to see the glass half full, even in difficult times. All these years, I've been motivated by the desire to create something special to pass on to my heirs and to all people," shares distillery founder Jan Semanák. Following this vision, Karloff Distillerysucceeds in creating high-quality products that stand out from others on the market. Honoring traditions and developing its innovative spirit, the company has gained worldwide popularity and successfully fulfills its mission to deliver true delight with its magnificent products.