A modern tasting room with a copper distillation still in the foreground reveals the story of boutique spirits production.

Ginarnica – Blacksmith Distillery

Blacksmith distillery resides in the same building as the Murko inn, where the story has been written since 1903. The legend of juniper gave birth to AP gin, while the Koroška hills inspired Planinkovec – a sweet wormwood liqueur with the soul of local mountains. Today, Anže and Lucija continue this story.

Distillery

Blacksmith distillery offers a distillery tour, guided experiential presentation, and tasting. During the guided tour, visitors discover the magical world of distillation, the production process of Slovenian AP gin, and interesting facts about different gin styles. The experience concludes with a tasting, where in addition to AP gin, guests also sample Planinkovec – a sweet wormwood liqueur with the character of the Koroška mountains.  

Anže Pešl and Lucija Murko Hajtnik – creators of the AP Gin story and Ginarnica – Blacksmith Distillery.
A bottle of boutique AP gin with distinctive black packaging.

Team Building

In addition to classic tours, Blacksmith distillery also offers special team building programs where participants distill their own gin according to their own recipe. Through fun games and challenges, they explore the world of distillation and the secrets of creating premium spirits.  

Additional Activities

For additional entertainment, a game has been prepared in which guests test their nose and tasting abilities. By identifying the ingredients and spices used in gin production, they can compete with friends or colleagues.  


The experience concludes with expertly mixing perfect gin and tonics. 


Guests are invited on an unforgettable journey through the world of gin. Whether they are gin enthusiasts or just discovering it, they will certainly enjoy this unique experience.

A bottle of Planinkovec with distinctive dark packaging and a glass of the beverage with ice.

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