Karonis Distillery

Karonis Distillery is located in the Agia Paraskevi district of Nafplion, Peloponnese, on the road to the legendary Palamidi Fortress — just two minutes from the town centre.

A family business over 145 years old, now run by Fotis and Yiannis Karonis from the 4th and 5th generations, the distillery produces ouzo, tsipouro, and mastiha alongside a distinguished cherry extract liqueur made with cherries from the Arcadia region — all distilled in modern copper stills. Visitors can also explore the Distillery Museum with tools, machinery, books, and company documents dating from 1880, including the first distiller and the original invoice of its purchase from France.

Distillery Tour and Spirits Tasting

• 145-Year Distillery Tour: Visit the Karonis distillery premises steps from the Palamidi Fortress and learn the full history of this family business — 145 years of continuous production passed through five generations in the heart of Nafplion, Peloponnese.
• Production Process: Witness every stage of Karonis production in copper stills and learn the craft behind artisan ouzo, tsipouro, mastiha, and cherry liqueur.
• Spirits Tasting: Taste the Karonis range and experience the quality that 145 years of accumulated family knowledge creates in every bottle — from their legendary ouzo to the distinctive Arcadian cherry liqueur.

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