Blackmill Distillery®
Blackmill Distillery® is located on the right bank of the Lahinja River close to the old town centre of Črnomelj.
The distillery
Žagarci Mill in 1967
The millstones and pit wheel proudly on display outside our distillery are from the Žagarci Mill.
Cast-iron pit wheel
This cast-iron pit wheel is over 150 years old and according to Peter, one of the last millers on the Lahinja, it was made at the foundry in Gradac.
Millstones
Millstones from the Žagarci Mill
The Kuzma Mill in Pobrežje in 1920
The interior of the Kuzma Mill and Sawmill in Pobrežje on the Kolpa River. Sitting in front is Anton Kuzma, the late miller and musician, who was born and bred in Butoraj. Photo: Fran Vesel, 28 August 1920. Source: SEM
Present-day Črnomelj
ŽivaGin
Only the best INGREDIENTS
This exquisite liquor is crafted using only nature’s finest ingredients and inspired by Živa, the Slavic goddess of life, fertility, and love and the guardian of fields, water, and the sun. Our gin is a true elixir enriched with beeswax essence, aromatic juniper berries, sweet liquorice root, delicate birch bark, luscious mulberries and juicy apricots. ŽivaGin will delight your senses with its distinctive aroma and velvety texture.
Awards & Certificates
Honoring excellence and dedication, our awards and certificates highlight key achievements and professional milestones. Each recognition reflects our commitment to the highest standards and continuous development.
Certificate of quality, collective brand Belokranjsko
Gold medal, London Spirits International competition 2025
Bronze medal, International Spirits Challenge 2025
Gold medal, Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards 2025
