Becherovka

Josef Vitus Becher, a well-known merchant of spices and colonial goods, was fond of producing 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 Josef and together they discussed herbs and their healing powers. When Dr. Drobig was leaving, leaving Josef the recipe for the revolutionary liqueur.

After two years of testing, in 1807, Josef began to sell medicinal liquor "English Bitter" for stomach problems. It became very popular not only at home, but also far abroad.

In 1838, Ján Bechcer, son of Josef, took over the store and liquor store "U troch škovránkov". It is Ján who is considered the founder of Becherovka. Until 1945, the company was owned by the family. After the Second World War, production was nationalized. Currently, the company is 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.