The inspiration for Otto’s Athens Vermouth dates back to 1840, when King Otto of Greece moved the capital to Athens, and the Greek pharmacist Ioannis Vouher, by royal order, created the first Greek vermouth.
The Otto’s Athens Vermouth Company was founded in 2017 in Athens and is an innovative company dedicated to reviving and modernizing the Greek vermouth tradition. The founders, Nikos Bakoulis and Vasilis Kyritsis, are renowned bartenders and co-founders of the multiple award-winning bar The Clumsies, considered one of the best bars in the world.
The inspiration for Otto’s Athens Vermouth dates back to 1840, when King Otto of Greece moved the capital to Athens, and the Greek pharmacist Ioannis Vouher, by royal order, created the first Greek vermouth. This historical reference is reflected in the product’s name, which combines tradition with modern craftsmanship.
Today, Otto’s Athens Vermouth is produced in a neoclassical building near King Otto’s original residence, directly above The Clumsies bar. The company uses high-quality Greek wine, enriched with over 20 botanicals such as rose petals, wormwood, citrus, olive leaves, oregano, and angelica, creating a uniquely Greek flavor.
Otto’s Athens Vermouth has quickly gained recognition and has already won a silver medal in the Aperitif category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The product is available internationally and is appreciated in high-end bars and restaurants worldwide.
