Becherovka

Description: Manufacturer: Karlovarská Becherovka / Type: Liqueur / Traditional Czech herb liqueur

Newest Review: ... the old factory) and if you happen to be there you can get your photo taken beside a giant Becherovka bottle in the street ... more

... outside. There is even a Becherovka bottle shaped drinks stall further into the centre of the city, so it seems the city is happily associated with the drink. The drink itself is typically sold in 50cl and 70cl bottles, other sizes are available. Becherovka has a golden colour and a taste that doesn't overpower. It's mild, almost medicinal compared to many spirits. It is manufactured with a variety of herbs (over 20 I believe), hence it is often claimed that it is good for you, a claim I've seen with quite a few alc...more

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Becherovka: I don't drink much, but I do like to drink this (426 words)
by - written on 12/11/08 (Very useful, 361 readings)
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In recent years I've been introduced to a wide variety of Czech drinks, but one product particularly stands out for me, Becherovka. Whenever I need to buy a gift for someone (if they enjoy a drink) then this is what I tend to buy. Becherovka was first produced by Josef Becher, a resident of Karlovy Vary, a spa city in the Czech Republic. Production began in Becher's chemist shop in 1807. In 1841 the secret herb recipe was passed on to his son Johann, who went on to open a factory to produce larger amounts of the increasingly popular drink. The name "Becherovka" was introduced in the early 1900's. The company was nationalised in 1945 and ... Read the complete review

Bring on the Becherovka! (868 words)
by - written on 13/06/08 (Very useful, 440 readings)
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Looking at my notes which I wrote late last night after having a couple of glasses of this mysterious drink - I noticed I had written - Becherovka - a Luvverly drink. I was obviously under the influence looking at the spelling. I am not sure it is a truly lovely drink as it has a strange taste, soothing at first and inviting but there is an after taste of a very strong herb. I know it is very addictive and once you have had a taste you will definitely want another. So where does Becherovka come from? It originates from Carlsbad (Karlovo Vary), a beautiful spa town in West Bohemia in Czech Republic. When was it first made? Two ... Read the complete review