The castle distillery boasts a legacy that dates back to at least the 17th century. By 1746, Maria Josepha, cousin of Maria Theresa, owned the deposited areas of Spis, including Lubovna. Her initiatives encompassed restoration work on Lubovna Castle and the establishment of a new settlement beneath it. It included the construction of a new stone-built distillery, replacing the original wooden one. However, this milestone was preceded by centuries of expertise, establishing Stara Lubovna as a world-renowned icon in the spirit distilling industry.