Stories from the collection, the craft and the darker side of the holidays.
A German twist on homemade Irish cream, built for cold nights and holiday gifting. Homemade Irish cream is one of the easiest holiday gifts there is: blend, bottle, chill. This version sw...
Read more →: Krampus Cream: Homemade Irish Cream with a German TwistThe easiest upgrade on the Thanksgiving table. Cranberry sauce is the side dish nobody argues about. Most families make the same one every year, straight off the back of the bag: cranberr...
Read more →: Boozy Cranberry Sauce with KrampusThere are Christmas gifts… And then there are Krampus gifts. Most holiday presents are designed to comfort. Krampus gifts do something else entirely. They unsettle. They linger. They tell...
Read more →: Best Krampus Gift Ideas (2026 Guide): Unique, Dark & Unforgettable PicksHerbal liqueurs have always lived in the shadows of the spirits world. They’re dark. Aromatic. A little dangerous. And they tend to attract people who want something stronger than sweet a...
Read more →: Krampus vs. Jägermeister: A Flavor Profile ComparisonAprès-ski isn’t about skiing. It’s about the moment after—when cold gives way to warmth, when effort softens into ease, and when daylight fades into firelight. The boots come off. Gloves ...
Read more →: Krampus: The Ultimate Apres-Ski Drink (Even If You Never Ski)There’s a moment at the end of a good meal when everything slows. Plates are cleared. The conversation softens. No one wants dessert, but no one wants the night to end either. This is the...
Read more →: Krampus: The Ultimate Digestif for a Modern TableThere’s a certain point in the year when the air turns sharp, noses run a little more freely, and everyone collectively reaches for thicker socks and warmer drinks. Cold and flu season do...
Read more →: Cold & Flu Season Calls for Comfort: Enter the Naughty ToddyA holiday tradition that never lasts the night Every winter, we throw our annual Krampus Party at the distillery. Nearly 300 people pack the space — the music’s loud, the room smells like...
Read more →: The “Official” Krampus Jello Shots RecipeEvery year on the evening of December 5th, the streets of Alpine towns come alive with bells, horns, firelight, and the sound of heavy footsteps. This night—Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night...
Read more →: What Is Krampusnacht? A Modern Guide to an Ancient CelebrationFor centuries, the figure of Krampus has carried not only chains and birch branches, but an entire linguistic world of greetings, warnings, blessings, and winter folklore. Understanding t...
Read more →: The Language of Krampus: Gruss vom Krampus and Other Alpine TraditionsAccept No Imitators. If It Doesn’t Use Real Krampus, It Isn’t a Krampus Negroni. Every December, the internet fills with “Krampus cocktails” — most of them created by people who’ve never ...
Read more →: The Official Krampus NegroniFor thousands of years, honey has been one of humanity’s most important ingredients — a sweetener, a preservative, a medicine, and one of the earliest foundations of alcohol itself. Yet i...
Read more →: Raw Honey in Spirits: History, Craft, and Why It Matters More Than EverWhen most people hear hazelnut liqueur, they think of something sweet, nutty, and familiar. But behind that simple description lies a surprisingly wide world of styles — from sugary, dess...
Read more →: Hazelnut Liqueur: What It Is, How It’s Made, and Why Real Roasted Hazelnuts MatterIntroduction: The Age of Ingredient Transparency Today’s drinkers demand honesty. People want to know exactly what’s in their food and beverages — and spirits are no exception. Yet the wo...
Read more →: The “No BS Ingredients” Promise: Why Authenticity Matters in Your Herbal SpiritIntroduction: Time to Ditch the Vanilla & Get Naughty The holiday season is here, and while classic eggnog is nice, your taste buds deserve something wickedly good. If you're searchin...
Read more →: The Naughty Nogs: 5 Creative Holiday Eggnog Twists Featuring Krampus LiqueurIntroduction: Elevating the Naughty to the Exceptional For those who believe the holidays deserve a spirit as rich and complex as the season itself, we invite you to step away from the co...
Read more →: Behind the Barrel: What Makes Barrel-Aged Krampus the Ultimate Winter Sipper?A complete guide to the wild Alpine tradition sweeping into global culture. A Krampuslauf — often translated as a “Krampus Run” — is one of the most intense, visually striking, and cultur...
Read more →: What the Hell Is a Krampuslauf?!Amaro (plural: amari) is one of the most intriguing and complex categories in the spirits world. Rooted in centuries of herbal tradition, amaro represents a unique balance of bitterness, ...
Read more →: What Is Amaro? A Complete Guide to Bitter Herbal Liqueurs — And How Krampus Fits InEvery December, something stirs in the winter darkness. Across Alpine villages, throughout Europe, and now across the United States, thousands of costumed figures take to the streets — ho...
Read more →: So You Want to Be a Krampus: The Complete Beginner’s GuideHow bars can elevate service, speed, guest experience, and storytelling with a Krampus draft line. Why Put a Liqueur on Tap? If you’ve been to cities like Chicago or Milwaukee, you’ve see...
Read more →: Putting Krampus on Tap at Your Bar: The Ultimate Guide for Modern Cocktail ProgramsYou’ve checked the shelves. You’ve scanned the online stores. The truth is simple: Green Chartreuse is gone. The elusive, emerald-hued liqueur, beloved by mixologists and cocktail fanatic...
Read more →: The Green King is Gone: Why Krampus Liqueur is the Complex Chartreuse Substitute Your Bar NeedsOur friend Krampus has become a modern symbol of holiday chaos — the horned, long-tongued creature who allegedly prowls winter nights looking for naughty children to drag away. But like m...
Read more →: Krampus: The Misunderstood Icon of Winter’s Dark SideNo matching stories on this page.
