BADEL 1862
SPIRITS
ABOUT Badel 1862
First established in 1862 as the Zagreb Liquor Factory or Mihic and Sabljic liquor factory, is then bought by Franjo Pokorny who starts manufacture of Lavov and Sljivovica. Because of Franjo’s expansion throughout Europe, his products were bought for the French Imperial court of Napoleon III.
In 1867, Mijo Arko establishes a factory with the most modern technology to start producing sparkling wines, brandy and liqueurs.
In 1886, Zagreb Liquor Factory expands its operations and adds the Patria distillery to its company. Patria was making fine liqueurs and its most famous Patria Medicinal Brandy which was sold in pharmacies and is known today as Badel Brandy.
In 1928 A.A Baker & Co. Joint Stock Company start their business as the regional office for tea and rum import, in the same year they open their headquarters in London.
In 1947, after World War II, the distilleries Pokorny, Patria and Baker join together to form the Zagreb factory of Liqueurs and Wines. Two years after this the Arko factory (who changed its name to Pleminka) forms with the Zagreb Factory to form a new company called the Factory of liqueurs and wine.
In 1950, the factory gets renamed to Marijan Badel.
In 1967, the factory begins to expand and develop its wine program by merging with Vinoplod enterprises and integrating with Vinoprodukt 9 years later.
In 1979, the factory goes through another name change, Badel Labor Organization. It has a total of 2800 workers and produces 43 Million Litres of Spirits, 31 Million Litres of Wines, 22 Million Litres of Non-Alcoholic beverages, 98 Million Litres of Sparkling Water and 12 Million Litres of Vinegar.
In 1989, Badel Labor Organization re-structures to form 4 different enterprises: Badel Vinoproduckt, Badel BAP, Badel Jamnica and Industrija Vrenja Sesvete.
In 1991, Badel and Badel Vinoprodukt forma a new company, Badel 1862 d.o.o.
In 2003, Badel 1862 is listed on the Croatian Stock Market.
In 2004, in the village of Apatovac, Klanice Vode d.d is built and is the most contemporary factory is built with the highest eco standards. This factory produces sparkling water and was a part of Badel 1862 until 2010.
In 2006, Eurobev d.o.o is established as a part of Badel 1862 and is responsible for producing sparkling beverages and fruit nectars, it is a part of Badel 1862 until 2015.
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Pelinkovac Gorki
Badel Pelinkovac Gorki is the most famous Croatian herbal liqueur. Its rich natural taste leaves no one indifferent and has been breaking boundaries for almost a century and a half.
The secret of its attraction is exactly in the original manufacturing process. Without artificial flavors, he remains true to himself, a traditional secret recipe and carefully selected blend of herbs, topped with wormwood.
Authentic and consistent, Pelinkovac Gorki is a natural choice for those who wish to experience the primeval driving power of nature.
Unexpected, surprising and waking, the unique sweet bitterness hides the true sweetness of life. Look adventure in the eye, indulge in his suggestive, seductive aroma and let the mystical dark color and strong, refreshing scent encourage you on your journey to the finish line!
PRODUCT DETAILS
Region: Croatia
Base: Absinthe
Color: Dark
Style: Herbal Liqueur
Alcohol: 31% alc. /vol
BADEL Walnut Liqueur
Badel Orahovac, a traditional bitter-sweet liqueur, nutty in aroma, along with its famous curative features guarantees an unforgettable pleasure of flavours and fragrances. The rich natural green walnut aroma is preserved by traditional maceration of chopped nuts in aromatic distillate. Walnuts have exceptional curative features and are also perfect digestives. By careful processing their curative features have been preserved and turned into irresistible pleasure.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Origin: CROATIA
Base: Alcohol
Style: Liquer
Colour: Brown
Alcohol: 24%
KORLAT Rosehip & Wild Rose
Korlat Rosehip & Wild Rose is an original and imaginative combination you will fall in love with a first sip. The taste of rosehip and the unique aroma and scent of wild roses comes together to produce a sensation of taste and scent yet unseen. The inspiration for the creation of tis liqueur came from the fact that roses are traditionally planted alongside vineyards to protect them.
Soon after its launch, Korlat Rosehip and Wild Rose won the prestigious title of Champion of quality at the ISCRO competition, while in 2017. it received two gold stars for quality at the prestigious Superior Taste Awards competition.
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BADEL Sour Cherry Liqueur
Badel Sour Cherry is produced from the concentrated juice of autochthonous Maraska cherries. Its intoxicating ruby red colour, rich aromas and sumptuous scent guarantees a fullness of taste that cover your senses.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Origin: CROATIA
Base: Alcohol
Style: Liqueur
Colour: Ruby Red
Alcohol: 20%
KORLAT Honey with Propolis
Korlat Honey with Propolis is a very powerful sensation featuring full honey taste, an intoxicating aroma, and a rich color. The unique taste is given by three types of sweet honey, acacia, chestnut, sage and gently bitter Propolis.
It is unique premium honey liqueur in the market due to additive of Propolis.
In 2017. Korlat Honey with Propolis won two golden stars for quality on prestige contest Superior Taste Award in Bruxelles.
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BADEL Domaci
The ABC of cake making starts with Badel Domaći.
Badel’s lady with a barrel became a traditional symbol of the most popular drink rich in flavours. It is used as an additive for authentic and original sweets and as a popular additive for tea. The unique taste, the seductive and distinctive scent made Badel Domaći the market leader for almost a century and a half.
Badel Domaći is produced according to a special recipe, from top-quality alcohol flavoured with a special rum essence. This essence ensures the recognizable and characteristic aroma that refines all cakes and tea during cold winter days.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Origin: CROATIA
Style: Liqueur
Colour: Light Brown
Alcohol: 35%
GLEMBAY 15 YO Brandy
First true Croatian premium brandy. Unique and recognizable.
The procedure of producing wine brandy Glembay 15 y.o. is long and demanding.
His beginning starts in Winery Benkovac. Under the strong summer sun and cold winter winds, French sort of grapes are cultivating for production of top quality distillates. The technological procedure of producing wine brandy equals the famous French cognacs production, so in fact wine brandy and cognac differ merely by the region of their production. The quality of Glembay is also proven by the Silver Medal won on the renowned international alcoholic beverages competition in Germany ISW 2007.
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BADEL Stara Sljivovica
Badel Hrvatska Stara Šljivovica is the most famous brandy produced by BADEL 1862. It is produced by distilling the native plum variety Bistrica, but a few secrets in fruit processing, preservation and ageing methods make Badel Stara Šljivovica a unique drink ideal for any occasion.
Badel Stara Šljivovica achieved a cult status comparable with the status of whisky in Scotland.
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BADEL William’s
Most appreciated among Brandies.
Badel William’s is a fruit brandy produced from the world famous Williams pear, and its aroma and flavour are preserved by a careful distillation process. The aromas in William’s Brandies are sensitive to light, heat and oxygen, thus the recommendation is to store it in dark spaces.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Origin: CROATIA
Base: William’s Pear
Style: Fruit Brandy
Colour: Clear
Alcohol: 37.5%
KORLAT Loza Barrique
Korlat Loza Barrique grape brandy is a popular Croatian brandy made from fresh grape berries that has received numerous awards. Aged in small oak barrels, regenerates with its irresistible taste will spread across your body and its essence provides true Mediterranean potency that will warm your heart and soul. Korlat Loza is produced from fresh grapes variety of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah which also preserves the strength and uniqueness of the Benkovac area. Croatian vine have entered the list of protected designations of spirit drinks which are originally from Croatia.