Fruko Schulz – Czech liqueurs for every taste

Despite the German name, Fruko Schulz is a Czech company founded in 1898 and located in Jindřichův Hradec. It is the second largest producer of wine and liqueurs in the country, as well as one of the world leaders in the absinthe market. The winery produces more than 100 brands of products, with a total volume of more than one and a half million units of goods per year, and exports them to more than 20 countries.

Historical information

The history of the company begins in 1898, when the region belonged to Austria-Hungary. It was then that Moritz Schulz opened a winery here, specializing in the production of dessert wines and liqueurs.

At first it was a small almost family company, which employed only 30 people, but then Mr. Schulz expanded production by adding a neighboring brewery to it, and increased the staff. The Fruko Schultz factory did not stop working even during the First and Second World Wars, but in 1948 it was nationalized and became the property of the state.

In 1993, production was handed over to the descendants and heirs of Moritz, and the new generation of owners began by completely reorganizing the operation of the enterprise, modernizing production lines and expanding the range. Today the company is widely known in the European and international markets, is famous for the quality of products and affordable prices.

Assortment of liqueurs Fruko Schulz

It is impossible to make a single description of the liqueurs of this manufacturer, because they are very different and have almost nothing in common, except for the fruit base – and even then not always.

The line of Fruko Schulz liqueurs includes the following types:

• Yogurt (Yoghurt). One of the most exotic representatives of the line, 15% alcohol.
• Vanilla (Vanilla). It is made on the basis of Madagascar vanilla and other spices and herbs that are kept secret. Fortress 30%.
• Passionfruit (Passion fruit). It has a sweet-tart taste, a strength of 17%.
• Blackberry (Blackberry). Two varieties of blackberries are taken as a basis: Black Satin and Marion (a hybrid of blackberries and raspberries). Also included are spices. Fortress 20%.
• Cranberry. Produced from cranberries and bitter herbs, it has a characteristic bitter-sour aftertaste. Fortress 18%.
• Tea Assam (Assam Tea). The first of the brand’s “tea” liquors. Fortress 20%.
• Cream de Cocoa (Cream de cacao white). Despite the chocolate taste, it is completely transparent. Fortress 24%.
• Honey (Honey). Based on two types of flower honey, 40% ABV.
• Pina Colada. Although on the manufacturer’s website these products are located in the category of liqueurs, in fact, this is a pre-mixed and bottled cocktail. Fortress 15%.
• Melon (Melon). Melon distillate is taken as a basis, a fortress of 24%.
• Blue Curacao. The classic drink, popular all over the world and indispensable for the preparation of many cocktails, notes of bitter orange, cardamom and vanilla are felt on the palate. Fortress 24%.
• Coffee (Coffee). With the taste of coffee and cream, 20% alcohol.
• Triple Sec. Another classic liqueur, similar to Blue Curacao, but without its characteristic bright blue hue. Fortress 40%.
• Banana (Crème de Banana). Fortress 24%.
• Blackcurrant (Crème de Cassis). The composition includes blackcurrant extract and tincture of lemon peel. It is best to drink neat with ice. Fortress 15%.
• Green Mint. Distillate of peppermint leaves with natural flavors. Fortress 24%.
• Green Apple (Green Apple). Green apple distillate, lemon peel tincture, pure alcohol and drinking water. Suitable both for cocktails and for drinking it neat with ice. Fortress 15%.
• Coconut (Coco Jamboo Coconut). In the bouquet, the aroma of coconut is mixed with the flavors of Dominican rum and Madagascar vanilla. Fortress 21%.
• Advocate. Creamy egg liqueur with a strength of 18%.
• Cherry brandy (Cherry Brandy). Despite the name, this is still not brandy, but a liqueur based on black cherries. Fortress 24%.
• Peach (Peach). The basis is peach distillate and lemon peel, 20% alcohol.
• Grapefruit (Grapefruit). The liqueur contains natural grapefruit juice, 15% ABV.
• Strawberry (Strawberry). Fortress 23%.
• Lychee (Lychee). Excellent digestif. Fortress 20%.
• Mango (Mango). It has a rich aroma of ripe mango, it is recommended to serve this liqueur as a digestif with ice. Fortress 15%.
• Raspberry (Rasberry). To enhance the taste, the manufacturer uses not only three varieties of raspberries, but also natural raspberry extract. Fortress 16%.
• Apricot brandy (Apricot Brandy). It is made on the basis of apricots, French cognac and essential oils of bitter almonds. Fortress 24%.
• Amaretto. The recipe includes tincture of lemon peel, cinnamon, cloves, essential oils of bitter almonds. Fortress 25%.
• Creamy (Cream). As part of cream and Irish whiskey, it is recommended to serve neat with ice. Fortress 17%.
• Cherry Whiskey (Whisky Cherry). Scotch whiskey with cherry, dark amber color, balanced taste and berry aftertaste. Fortress 35%.
• Whiskey Honey. Blended Scotch whiskey and Bohemian honey. The drink has a delicate floral aroma, nuances of honey and vanilla. Fortress 35%.
• Absinth. Real absinthe is based on wormwood, while in many other countries it is banned. Fortress 70%.
• Red absinthe (Absinthe Red). Classic absinthe with cinnamon. Fortress 70%.
• Black absinthe (Absinthe Black). Absinthe with the addition of blackcurrant and other fragrant berries. Fortress 70%.
• Tuzemak. Czech analogue of rum, created during the Napoleonic wars. Fortress 40%.
• Cofetto (Cofetto). The bouquet mixes aromas of freshly brewed coffee and vanilla, 20% alcohol.
• Bitter (Bitter). Bitter herbal liqueur, multiple winner of international competitions and blind tastings. The composition includes herbs, roots, spices, fruits, wild berries. An excellent digestif with a bright taste. Fortress 35%.

How to drink Fruko Schultz liqueurs

There is no single recommendation on how, when and with what to drink Fruko Schulz liqueurs – they are too different. It is best to start from the characteristics of each individual drink and focus on analogues of well-known brands, for example, Baileys for cream liqueur, Italian Amaro for low-alcohol fruit liqueurs.