Our Products
At Fábrica Âncora, we want to revive a selection of classic spirits and liqueurs, all handcrafted once again in Lisbon. Each product is rooted in the original 19th-century recipes that made Fábrica Âncora famous, reimagined using state-of-the-art methods, local botanicals, and organic ingredients. Guided by both historical taste profiles and modern sustainability, we produce with the most innovative and energy-efficient distilling technology available today. Our initial collection will pay tribute to the brand’s heritage with five signature spirits: Gin, Absinthe, Vermouth, Bitter Liqueur and Lemon Liqueur—each a refined nod to the golden age of Lisbon distilling.
The following products are only mockups showcasing some of the original, sophisticated labels developed by Fábrica Âncora as part of its heritage revival.
Gin Ancora
Gin Âncora is Portugals’s original Gin – long before the boom of contemporary craft distilleries. This gin is a modern interpretation anchored in a carefully developed formula that celebrates Lisbon’s botanical richness. Juniper forms the backbone, complemented coriander seed, angelica root, citrus peel and local wild herbs. Crafted for purity, balance, and clarity, it’s a versatile spirit with a story—designed for refined palates and timeless cocktails alike.
Vermouth Ancora
While vermouth is experiencing a renaissance across Europe and has never gone out of fashion in neighboring Spain, Portugal—with its extraordinary wine heritage—remains curiously absent from the vermouth map. Fábrica Âncora aims to change that. Our vermouth is a complex and elegant aperitif, built on a traditional infusion technique using Portuguese white wine and a calibrated blend of herbs, roots, and citrus peels. The developed recipe, created in collaboration with one of Portugal’s most respected vineyards, respects the historical essence while delivering a contemporary sophistication—perfect on ice, with tonic, or in a classic Negroni.
Absinthe Ancora
Our absinthe revives one of Fábrica Âncora’s most iconic spirits, reimagined from historic taste profiles and perfected through meticulous refinement. Crafted with grand wormwood, green anise, and fennel, it offers a bold yet balanced expression—herbaceous, aromatic, and crowned with a velvety finish. This is our tribute to the golden age of distilling and the enduring mystique of la fée verte. Once the drink of choice for artists and bohemians of the Belle Époque, it was famously favored by Fernando Pessoa, who often asked for “Absinto Âncora” by name.
Bitter Ancora
This bitter follows the amaro tradition, but with a distinct Portuguese character. Based on a carefully researched and tested recipe, it features bitter orange peel, gentian root, clove, and other secret botanicals. The result is a deep, aromatic liqueur with layered bitterness and subtle sweetness—crafted for those who appreciate complexity in every sip. Perfect for a classic Negroni, a modern spritz, or enjoyed neat as a digestif.
Limoncello Ancora
Bright, clean, and refreshing—our lemon liqueur was developed through multiple trials to perfect the balance of tartness and sweetness. Inspired by the Italian limoncello tradition, it is our artisanal interpretation of Fabrica Ancora’s beloved citrus liqueur . Using organic Lisbon lemons and a slow maceration method, it delivers an authentic, handcrafted expression of a Southern European classic. Ideal served chilled, or as the star ingredient in a crisp and elegant Limoncello Spritz—it’s portuguese summer in a glass, any time of year.
Where to get
Our spirits are not yet commercially available—but every recipe has been carefully developed, tested, and refined. If you’re curious to experience them early, we offer private tasting sessions by request—simply reach out via our contact site. Once launched, Fábrica Âncora products will be available at selected specialty spirit shops, Lisbon Airport, through our online store as well as directly at our Lisbon distillery. You’ll also find our spirits on the menus of Lisbon’s best bars, mixed into classic and contemporary cocktails by bartenders who value authenticity and craftsmanship.
