STOCK Slovensko, s.r.o.

What STOCK Slovensko, s.r.o. does

STOCK Slovensko, s.r.o. is the Slovak operating subsidiary of Stock Spirits Group, a privately-held European spirits producer owned by CVC Capital Partners (since November 2021). The company manufactures, markets, and distributes a portfolio of alcoholic beverage brands across vodka, tequila, whisky-based liqueurs, gin, aperitifs, herbal bitters, and ready-to-drink (RTD) categories. Stock Spirits Group operates 7 production sites across Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, and France, with a combined headcount of over 1,800 and a brand portfolio of approximately 80 labels including Sierra Tequila, Clan Campbell, Limoncè, Żołądkowa de Luxe, Finsbury Gin, Fernet Stock, Božkov, and Božkov. Group-level operations cover 10 European countries with distribution reach to over 50 markets globally.

The business model is brand-led and distribution-driven: revenue is generated through wholesale and retail sale of branded spirits via food retail, on-trade hospitality partnerships (bars, restaurants, gastronomy), and travel retail (including a Gebr. Heinemann exclusive partnership at German airports). Marketing is executed through national TV campaigns, digital channels, and event-driven activations (e.g., OKTAGON MMA sponsorship for Clan Campbell). Pricing is unit-based at retail; publicly disclosed RRP is limited, with Finsbury 0,0 alcohol-free gin retailing at €11.99 in Germany. Customer segments are split between on-trade hospitality partners (for activation and visibility) and adult retail consumers purchasing through supermarkets and specialist retailers.

Recent strategic emphasis has been on category expansion into high-growth segments: the 100% agave tequila category (Sierra 100% Agave range), the low-ABV aperitivo segment (Limoncè Aperitivo, backed by a multi-million-euro investment), the RTD segment (Żołądkowa de Luxe Ginger Lime/Berry Spritz, Sierra RTD Margaritas, Limoncè Spritz), and the no/low-alcohol segment (Finsbury 0,0). The group has pursued ISO 9001/14001/50001 certifications and an EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating (top 1% of spirits industry), with stated ambitions to be the leading mainstream spirits company in Europe by 2027 and to reduce scope 1/2 emissions by 42% and scope 3 by ~20% by 2030. Leadership transitioned in late 2025 with the appointment of Steven Libermann as Group CEO effective 1 December 2025, succeeding Jean-Christophe Coutures.

Name

STOCK Slovensko, s.r.o.

Legal name

Stock Slovensko s.r.o.

Website

https://stock.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

STOCK Slovensko, s.r.o. is the Slovak operating subsidiary of Stock Spirits Group, a CVC Capital Partners-owned European spirits producer manufacturing and distributing a portfolio of 80 brands (vodka, tequila, gin, liqueurs, RTDs) across 10 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spirits Manufacturing

NAICS

Distilleries (31214)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRADAIAC

Spirits Distilling & Brands

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine, Spirits) Manufacturing & Brands

SECONDARYCRADAIAL

Alcoholic Beverage Brand Owners & Holding Companies (Multi-category Portfolios)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine, Spirits) Manufacturing & Brands

Keywords

• Spirits manufacturing
• Branded alcoholic beverages
• Vodka tequila gin
• Herbal liqueurs bitters
• Ready to drink cocktails

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Spirits Production and Distribution: Stock Spirits Group generates revenue through the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of alcoholic beverage brands including vodka, tequila, whisky-based liqueurs, gin, and ready-to-drink products across Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STOCK Slovensko, s.r.o. is the Slovak operating subsidiary of Stock Spirits Group, engaged in the production, marketing, and distribution of branded alcoholic beverages. Its portfolio in the Slovak market features iconic Central European spirits brands including Fernet Stock (herbal bitter), Božekov (vodka and fruit-flavored spirits), Limoncè (Italian lemon liqueur and aperitivo), and other mainstream and premium spirits sold across food retail, on-trade hospitality, and travel retail channels.

Product overview

Stock Spirits Group is a leading European spirits producer offering a diversified portfolio of over 80 brands across spirits categories including vodka, whisky-based liqueurs, tequila, gin, Italian aperitivos, and herbal spirits. The company operates through country-specific entities including Stock Slovensko s.r.o. for Slovakia. Key brands include Sierra Tequila (tequila), Clan Campbell (Scotch whisky liqueur), Limoncè/Limoncè Aperitivo (Italian lemon liqueur and aperitif), Żołądkowa de Luxe and Żołądkowa Gorzka (Polish vodkas and bitter spirits), Finsbury Gin (German gin including alcohol-free variant), Fernet Stock (Czech herbal bitter), and Božkov (Czech spirits). The company recently expanded into the growing RTD (ready-to-drink) and aperitivo categories with products like Limoncè Spritz, Sierra RTD cocktails, and Żołądkowa de Luxe RTD flavors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sierra Tequila: Leading tequila brand of Europe with various variants including Sierra Blanco, Sierra Reposado, Sierra Añejo, and Sierra 100% Agave range
• Clan Campbell
• Limoncè
• Żołądkowa
• Božkov
• Fernet Stock
• Keglevich
• Lubelska
• Finsbury
• Helbing
• Amundsen
• Millhill's
• Stock 84
• Stock Prestige
• Dugas

Quantifiable outcome

• EcoVadis Gold rating placing company among top 1% of spirits industry for sustainability performance

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gebr. HeinemanncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 April 2026Exclusive travel retail partnership for Sierra 100% Agave Range launch at German airports including Hamburg, Berlin, and Düsseldorf. Travelers get first access to Sierras latest innovation emphasizing strategic importance of travel retail for category development.
• OKTAGON MMAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Clan Campbell partnership extension with OKTAGON MMA in Germany through 2026. Clan Campbell remains exclusive spirits partner with presence at OKTAGON events including cage visibility, arena activations, and venue branding. Partnership targets adult audience (18+) with 72% of fans aged 18-44.
• Fórum PSR (drink responsibly)minorOthersStock Plzeň-Božkov and Stock Slovensko are founding members and active participants in Forum PSR, which brings together leading spirits manufacturers to combat alcohol abuse. Members commit to Code of Conduct regulating advertising activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Pernod Ricard: Global #2 spirits major with deep European brand roots (Jameson, Beefeater, Malibu, Havana Club, Chivas). Overlaps directly with Stock in vodka, whisky-liqueur and RTD categories but at materially larger scale and with global distribution muscle; sets the competitive ceiling in priority growth categories.
• Diageo: World's largest spirits company (Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray). Directly competes with Stock in vodka, gin, RTD and tequila, and increasingly in aperitivo/low-ABV; represents the dominant competitive force in Stock's target categories.
• Edrington: Privately held Scottish spirits group (The Macallan, Highland Park, The Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark, Naked Malt). Comparable in private ownership status, portfolio-led European premium strategy, and 1,800+ employee scale — one of the closest structural archetypes for Stock Spirits Group post-CVC ownership.
• William Grant & Sons: Independent, family-owned Scottish spirits producer (Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Hendrick's, Grant's, Tullamore D.E.W.). Comparable as a private, multi-category European spirits group of similar headcount and revenue scale, with overlapping category exposure in whisky liqueurs, gin and RTDs.

Direct peers

• Rémy Cointreau: French-listed premium spirits group (Rémy Martin cognac, Cointreau, LOUIS XIII, Bruichladdich). Comparable as a European-listed spirits company with portfolio extension into premium categories; while materially larger and more premium-skewed, the operational model and category overlap (liqueurs, agave expansion via acquisition) is highly relevant.
• Davide Campari-Milano N.V. Italian-headquartered, publicly listed multi-brand spirits group with a portfolio spanning aperitivo (Aperol, Campari), tequila (Espolòn), bourbon (Wild Turkey) and vodka. Closely comparable in category mix (local European spirits icons plus premium tequila), geographic footprint and go-to-market approach to Stock Spirits Group.
• Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits: France-listed multi-brand European spirits and wine group, with a portfolio of local heritage brands (Marie Brizard, Sobieski, William Peel) across vodka, liqueurs and wines. Closely comparable in size, multi-country European footprint and portfolio-of-local-icons strategy.
• Mast-Jägermeister SE: Privately held German spirits producer of comparable scale (Mast-Jägermeister family-owned, multi-billion-euro revenue, ~1,000+ employees). Operates a portfolio-led European spirits business with similar category emphasis (herbal/liqueur base) and pan-European distribution, making it one of the closest structural peers.
• Allied Domecq: European-focused, privately held spirits and wine portfolio company (formerly public, owned by Pernod Ricard/Beam Suntory consortium since 2025). Overlaps directly with Stock's portfolio model of regional European spirits brands and serves a comparable on-trade and retail customer base across multiple European markets.

Regional players

• Berentzen-Gruppe AG: Germany-listed mid-cap spirits and non-alcoholic beverages group (Berentzen, Puschkin, Strothmann). Comparable in Central European heritage-brand portfolio strategy and category overlap (vodka, herbal liqueurs, increasingly RTD/no-low), though smaller and German-centric in distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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