Crafted in small batches with patience and care at our craft distillery in Monroe, NC, our Fig Brandy begins with nothing but fully ripe figs at their peak. Each batch uses 750 pounds of hand-selected figs, allowing the natural sweetness and deep fruit character to shine without compromise.

We offer this Brandy in two expressions: fresh, highlighting bright, lush fig aromas and a soft, elegant palate; and aged in new American oak barrels where time adds layers of vanilla, warm spice, and gentle wood notes that round out the fruit’s richness.

No artificial flavors or additives - just fruit, time, and traditional distillation.

40% ABV // 80 PROOF

Khan Kubrat

We named our signature Fig brandy after one of the greatest Bulgarian Khans, Khan Kubrat, the founder of Old Great Bulgaria which stretched across modern Ukraine, Russia and Romania. He reigned for 60 years uniting several Bulgar tribes and creating a powerful political entity in Eastern Europe. As the Khan was dying (around 665 AD) he gathered his 5 sons and ordered them to bring a bundle of sticks.

Then he told them to break that bundle in two. When none of the sons could break the bundle, the Khan took the sticks and broke them one by one with his weak hands. The sons understood their father's message: their strength depended on their unity. Khan Kubrat wanted his sons to stay united 'so they never become other peoples' slaves'. Unfortunately, the 5 sons later divided the territory. His son, Khan Asparuh, moved west to the Balkans and founded the First Bulgarian Empire (modern Bulgaria) in 681 AD - a heritage that continues to inspire the spirits we craft today.

Vetus Distillery is a fig brandy producer focused on small-batch production and hands-on craftsmanship. Visitors from Monroe and the Charlotte area often experience this spirit during guided tastings at our distillery, where we share the story behind each bottle.