Old barrels get a new life

By buying old wooden barrels from Slavonian cellars and restoring them, we give them a new life to create our barrel aged gin.

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A bittersweet rhapsody of flavors that will pamper your palate

Planinkovac is a Slavonian herbal liqueur with a sweet-bitter taste, whose 14 spices create an irresistible fullness of flavor and pamper the palate of all lovers of a good drop.

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Strong connection with location

From the herbs that dominate in the distillates, to the water that goes into it, to the label and logo shape – every one piece has a strong connection to Kaptol, Papuk and the Iron Age.

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World-award-winning distillates that honor tradition

Slavonian craft distillates, whose plants originated in the Slavonian forests at the foot of Papuk, have enchanted experienced palates at prestigious national and global competitions.

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What makes Castrum Gin special

  • Spring water
    We use natural spring water from Papuk for making our gin.
  • Secret ingredient
    Castrum Gin has a secret ingredient strongly connected to Kaptol, but it can be detected by only the most experienced tastebuds.
  • Special spices
    Complementary to classic spices such as juniper, star anise, coriander and hibiscus, Castrum Gin is permeated with spices specific to Slavonia – black mulberry leaves and elderflower seeds.
  • “The Happy Machine”
    Modern still, bought from Fresl family which has a rich tradition of producing stills, hasn’t disappointed not one bit during distilling. On the contrary, it liked showing off its magic to people coming over during distillation, as well as the impatient owners waiting to see new drops of divine scent and taste.
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THE PROCESS

  • Maceration
    Maceration
    Natural spring water is added to wheat distillate. Then come the spices, and every one of them macerates according to planned schedule, to release more aroma.
  • Distillation
    Distillation
    The process in which “The Happy Machine” does most of the work. The distillation takes place until the output spirit contains 40% alcohol by volume, at which point the distillation ends. The final spirit proof goes beyond 70%, which is lowered by adding more quality distilled water to reach the target proof.
  • Aging
    Aging
    Gin ages in stainless steel barrels for a month before its bottled. The barrel aged gin takes even more time aging in wooden barrels.
  • Bottling and labelling
    Bottling and labelling
    Every bottle is filled by hand. Then it gets to labelling, after which the gin is ready to make new tasters happy.

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Castrum Gin comes in two flavours, and whichever you choose, with the first sip you’ll feel the breath of Slavonia on your tastebuds, wherever you find yourself at the moment.

  • Castrum Barrel Aged Gin 0.5L in a wooden box

    Gin in a handmade wooden box
    58.00€ Buy me

  • Gift box

    The gift box that Castrum gin gives extra charm
    4.00€ Buy me

  • Castrum London Dry Gin 0,7L

    Largest edition of our Slavonian craft gin
    36.00€ Buy me

  • Castrum London Dry Gin 0,5L

    Slavonian craft gin, enriched by natural spring water
    28.00€ Buy me

  • Gift package “Askos”

    Askos was a ritual drinking pottery vessel used by Hallstatt warriors
    36.00€ Buy me

  • Gift package “Mahajra”

    Mahajra was a curved sword, a weapon of Hallstatt warriors
    42.00€ Buy me

  • Decorative box

    Complete your gift all the way
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What do Castrum Gin lovers say?

Working with Castrum is always a pleasant experience for us. It’s clear that they invest a great deal of effort and heart into what they do. Communication is warm, quick, and straightforward, and every agreement is honored without exception. We especially appreciate their kindness and professionalism. For all these reasons, Castrum has become a reliable partner we are always happy to return to and sincerely recommend to others.
Dora, Marketing Specialist at THERMOSTONE

My highest recommendations for both the gin and the service. I was thinking last minute about a gift for someone who lives abroad and wanted to give something from the Slavonia region. On Saturday, after 1 p.m., Castrum gin came to mind — a gin I had tried before and needed to get by 6 p.m. that same day. Since I’m from Požega, I thought I’d quickly go to Kaptol to get it if they were open. Unfortunately, they weren’t, but the owner, Iva, offered to deliver the gin to my address in Požega by 6 p.m. I ordered a gift set, so I didn’t have to worry about wrapping since it comes in a great gift box. When we met, Iva was incredibly kind and friendly, and the delivery arrived by 5 p.m. Now I know what I’ll be giving as gifts this year.
Sena, Požega

This review was “forced” out of me by Castrum Distillery’s gin. Incredibly delicious, rich, and refreshing — almost perfect. Its creators are multiple award-winning producers of top-quality spirits, and fully deserving of it. Bravo.
Emil, Zagreb

From the very beginning, Castrum Distillery has been a true refreshment in the Papuk region — both as a company and on a personal level — and we are fortunate to have enjoyed a high quality, sincere, and professional partnership from the start. We regularly bring clients to tastings at the distillery, and we are especially passionate about Planinkovac because its entire story aligns perfectly with ours. As an adventure agency, we gift Planinkovac to our clients for moments of relaxation after exertion, as well as for various rewards after competitions, because in addition to offering a high-quality product, we are also giving a piece of Papuk and all the stories hidden behind it.
Josip Lukačević, owner of THRILLSEEKER travel agency

Working with Castrum is extremely pleasant and professional. Their products stand out for their quality and distinctive design, which our customers at Bačva quickly noticed. From the very opening, the people of Đakovo recognized Castrum’s products and gladly choose them. We are especially delighted that customers often share photos from their travels, gatherings, and celebrations — and their Planinkovac is almost always there with them. One customer even showed us how they turned a ceramic Planinkovac bottle into an original night lamp, which proves how inspiring Castrum’s products remain even after they’ve been emptied.
Tanja Spajić, owner of Bačva wine shop

Visit us with friends

Got friends who love tasting gin and appreciate craft production? Get in touch and reserve a tasting so you can enjoy Slavonian delicacies together.

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Where can you drink Castrum Gin?

You can find our products at these locations