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The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits Company
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Brothers Vilgalys Krupnikas, a Spiced Honey Liqueur made in Durham, NC.

Brothers Vilgalys Krupnikas, a Spiced Honey Liqueur made in Durham, NC. Photo Credit to Molly Milroy

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Krupnikas! It’s a strange word to wrap your lips around at first. But once the warm, sweet, and spicy taste of this fine honey liqueur runs its course through your senses, you’ll understand why such a special drink deserves an unusual name.

In 2012, we became the first distillery to produce Krupnikas in the US. It has since become the flagship product of The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits Company and is available in 10 states and online. Also called Krupnik in Poland, Boilo in Pennsylvania, and Viryta in Baltimore, there are countless family and personal recipes still made on the stovetop.

Krupnikas was created in 1593 by Benedictine Monks in the abbey of Niaśviž. It quickly became popular among the Lithuanian and Polish nobility. At the time, the Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth was one of the largest powers in Europe, and despite the Soviet occupation of Lithuania, the drink survived as a traditional stovetop recipe.

The first time I made Krupnikas myself, I only wanted to make something special for my friends. That remains my impetus in launching Brothers Vilgalys Spirits. I’ve spent years perfecting my recipe, and now I want to share this wonderful libation with the world. My Krupnikas is made with a selection of fifteen herbs and spices, unfiltered North Carolina wildflower honey, and bottled at 40% abv with pure neutral grain spirits. It’s a perfectly balanced drink that goes down smooth without sacrificing flavor or strength.

-Rim Vilgalys, BVS Co. Founder

Krupnikas Cocktails

At 40% abv balanced by the rich sweetness of wildflower honey, Krupnikas is 'traditionally' a sipper by itself. It also makes a wonderful mixer that works with many types of other liquors, or can be used as the backbone of a mixed drink on its own. We've even got a few desserts here.
Krupnikas

Traditionally, Krupnikas is served neat as a sipper.

Krup & Ginger

Easy to make and delicious.

Krup Hot Toddy

1.5 oz Krupnikas
1 oz Brandy
Squeeze Lemon
Hot Water

Garnish with your choice of lemon twist, cloves, or cinnamon.

Spiced Honey Margarita

A wonderful summertime treat!

1.5 oz Krupnikas

1.5 oz 100% Agave Blanco Tequila

1.5 oz Sour Mix

Can be served on the rocks, or blended with lots of ice to make a frozen margarita.

For an extra kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper.

The White Lithuanian

Rim’s personal favorite! A creamy cocktail that’s also a great dessert.

1.5 oz Krupnikas

1.5 oz Coffee Liqueur

1.5 oz half-and-half

Stir with ice and enjoy!

Krup & Soda

When it’s warm outside, this is a great way to lighten up the ‘warmth’ and make Krupnikas a bit more refreshing.

Lithuanian Coffee

Krupnikas and Coffee?

Yes.

The Boxcar

1.5 oz Krupnikas

1.5 oz Bourbon

dash orange bitters

twist of lemon

Ice and Ginger Ale

Invented by Bros V partner Scruff “Jason Parker” Scruffington.

The Krup Cod

2 oz Krupnikas

1.25 oz real cranberry juice

0.5 oz lemon juice

Dash of Rizzo Bitters from Crude Bitters & Sodas.

Mix and shake vigorously with ice to aerate, serve on the rocks. Invented by Bros. V Founders Club Member Graeme O’Connell.

O'Krupley

An Irish & Lithuanian Mix!

1.5 oz Krupnikas

0.75 oz Baileys

0.75 oz Coffee

Mix in a cocktail shaker, shake vigorously and serve on the rocks with a twist of orange.

Krup & Lemon

Pour Krupnikas on the rocks
Squeeze of Lemon
Apply drink to face. Repeat as needed.

Bull City Bee's Knees

1 oz Krupnikas
1 oz Durham Distillery Conniption Dry Gin
1 oz fresh orange juice

Shake ingredeints with ice, strain and serve up. Garnish with rosemary.

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Buy Krupnikas Online

As a distillery, we can not sell online directly (only on site in Durham, NC). These online retailers carry our Krupnikas:

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