A fascinating and sensually rewarding half-day out: find out about a traditional drink which has become a modern market leader.
The guided tour includes the tasting of 2 or 3 different Licor 43 combinations plus the chance to pick up a great gift pack.
Tours can be booked between 9.00 and 16.00 from Monday to Friday in Spanish, English or German. Visits in French and Italian can be organised with prior notice.
The Licor 43 Experience offers visitors the chance to get to know one of Spain’s favourite drinks, and at the same time provides a scintillating treat for all the senses.
Along the way you can discover all the secrets of this refreshing concoction of natural local flavours, aromas and colours. Well, almost all the secrets: the recipe itself is kept in the hands of just three people!
On arrival at the new Licor 43 factory and showroom (expansion and modernization forced the move to new premises in 2012) visitors are greeted in the chill-out bar, which has both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
This simple concoction is so named because of its appearance, but in fact consists of a small glass of Licor 43 topped with cream, which gives it its “head”.
The result is a dangerously delicious and refreshing beverage, and few who try it will be left not wishing for more!
The standard "Visita Premium" visit begins with a short large-screen video presentation of the group which owns and makes the Licor 43 brand, alongside other hugely successful Villa Massa Limoncello Pacharán Zoco and the acclaimed wine labels of Mar de Frades and Ramón Bilbao.
There then follows a series of fascinating exhibits showing the history of the liqueur.Legend has it that a version of Licor 43 known as “Liquor Mirabilis” was first produced and enjoyed in the time of the Romans, who conquered the city of Qart Hadasht (Cartagena) in 209 BC, but the story of the drink as we know it today began in 1946, when the secret recipe was bought by three members of the Zamora Conesa family.
From there the tour crosses over into the factory itself, where the whole production process is explained from the moment the 43 ingredients are mixed, through the fermentation and aging process to bottling, labelling and packaging.
which is the market leader in its category not only in Spain but also in Germany, Brazil and Holland, and is highly popular in Mexico and the USA. Overall it’s marketed in more than seventy countries worldwide.
Finally it’s time to wind down back in the chill-out zone, where visitors may want to extend the tour with cocktails or coffee: both “café español” (expresso and Licor 43) and “café asiático” are on offer here. Others might be tempted to take advantage of the products on sale in the on-site shop, where a number of items make perfect gifts for friends and family either here in Spain or back home.
Two tour options
The "Visita Premium" visit begins with an organoleptic tasting of Licor43 Original, followed by the guided tour through the museum and the manufacturing plant of Licor43. There is then a cocktail presentation and tasting of “Ginger43”.
The visit lasts approximately one hour and is available from Monday to Saturday at a price of 14 euros per head (adults only). Prior booking is essential. Children may also visit under adult supervision, and must always be accompanied by adults.
Note: at weekends the bottling line is not in operation, and videos are shown on Saturdays when the tour reaches this part of the factory.
Due to sanitary considerations masks must be worn throughout the visit, and unfortunately the maximum group size has to be set at 12.
Alternatively, an even more complete tour is available under the title of “Masterclass and Fruit Picking”. This includes an additional focus on the texture, aromas and sensations that the citrus fruits from the Mediterranean garden alongside the Experiencia 43 building provide, all of them contributing to the secret recipe of Licor 43. In the garden visitors choose and pick their own fruits for the cocktail they will prepare at the end of the visit!
During the Master Class, brand ambassadors transport you to a world of complex nuances as you get to know Licor 43 through its three main flavour varieties: Original, Horchata (tiger nuts) and Coffee.
A full tour of the factory and museum is also included, and then it’s time to show your skills and prove that your cocktail creation is the most valued among all the day’s competitors!
After the thrill of competition, visitors wind down with a cocktail presentation of the Perfect Serve of Ginger 43, usually outside on the terrace accompanied and accompanied by a snack.
The Masterclass and Fruit-Picking tour is held on weekdays at 12.00 noon and is priced at 30 euros per head.
Bookings at Experiencia 43 should be made here, by telephone on 968 030188 or by email at experiencia43@zamoracompany.com.
Tours can be booked between 9.00 and 16.00 from Monday to Sunday in Spanish, English and German. Visits in French and Italian can be organised with prior notice.