Artemisia Vulgaris is one of the 7 herbs used in Lithuanian interpretation of bitter. The numeral plus „6+" in the name symbolises that this drink uses not only artemisia, but also six other herbs that are grown on small herbal and spice farms near Pakruojis.
Localy grown herbs adds bitterness to a drink, and carefully selected herb blossoms - sweetness. Acorus calamus (liet. balinis ajeras)– this herb is called „lithuanian ginseng“ and connects all the ingredients into a whole.
Ingredients: Drinking water, grain rectified ethyl alcohol, dried herbs of Salvia officinalis, Hyssopus officinalis, Monarda citridiora, 0,15 % of common chickweed (Artemisia vulgaris), bitter chickweed (Artemisia absinthium) herb, dried flowers of wrinkle-leaved cinnamon (Agastache rugosa), dried roots of saddle-leaved acorns (Acorus calamus).
Storage conditions: 10°C to 25°C, natural lees may occur during storage.
In Pakruojis Manor, beverages have been crafted since the 18th century, when the estate housed a hospital, a pharmacy, and a distillery founded by the manor’s apothecary. The infusions and tinctures created at that time were used within the estate and soon spread widely across the region. Today, in this historic place, Lithuania’s first craft distillery has been revived, where ancient, wood-fired copper stills have been brought back to life, writing a new chapter in the country’s spirits-making history.
Style
Pakruojis Manor spirits stand out for their unique character, combining ancestral recipes with modern craft philosophy.
Infusions – subtly aromatic, revealing nuances of local herbs and fruits.
Tinctures – intense and full-bodied, with expressive notes of spices and medicinal plants.
Distillates – elegant and refined, highlighting the purity and depth imparted by copper stills.
Heritage and uniqueness
The distillery was born from the centuries-old traditions of Pakruojis Manor, which date back to the 18th century. Ancient recipes, passed down through generations, are today reborn through the art of craft distillation. The authentic setting and carefully restored processes unite past and present, creating spirits that reflect both Lithuania’s heritage and the spirit of the contemporary craft movement.