Mavromatis Distillery is a family-owned business with deep roots in Corfu’s tradition. Its first workshop was established in 1965 in the city of Corfu, specializing in processing kumquat to produce sweets and liqueurs.
In 1984, the company relocated to the road leading to Paleokastritsa, and in 2008, it moved into a state-of-the-art facility. Today, its production absorbs 80% of the island’s total kumquat yield. With 300 of its own kumquat trees and produce from local growers, the distillery crafts premium kumquat liqueur and traditional spoon sweet.
The undisputed star of its offerings is the red kumquat liqueur—a drink with a distinctive flavour and unique aroma crafted from the fruit’s peel. This traditional Corfiot product has been made with the same family passion since 1965.
Museum Visit and Guided Tasting
- Corfiot Distillery Museum Visit: Explore the Mavromatis distillery and museum and learn about the extraordinary tradition of kumquat products on Corfu — a tradition that defines the island’s unique gastronomic identity
- Kumquat Heritage: Discover the fascinating history of the kumquat on Corfu — introduced in the 19th century, it has become the island’s most distinctive culinary product
- Spirits & Liqueur Tasting: Taste Mavromatis’s exceptional kumquat-based spirits, liqueurs, and traditional Corfiot products that have been made with the same family passion since 1965
As you enter this welcoming Ionian Islands distillery, the exhibition hall’s museum-grade processing and bottling machines tell the story of a time-honored craft. In the screening room, a captivating six-minute film unveils the history of kumquat and the meticulous production process, showing how this small but extraordinary fruit has shaped the family’s legacy. Explore more Ionian Islands experiences through Gastronomy Tours.
