Meet Dean and Lori: The Heart Behind Gingerovka
In 2011 Dean Selby and Lori Wyant opened The Tavern, a lively neighborhood joint serving American smash-style burgers, creative cocktails, and a great selection of Czech craft brews served by the (mostly) friendliest staff in town.
Dean was a lifelong chef born in New York with a love of American cusine and BBQ, and Lori a bartender with roots in the south, Kentucky, with a love of all things mixable. She originally created Gingerovka to compliment her signature cocktails at their gastropub.
One day the couple wondered how they could share their special ginger-fueled hooch, and they sought out the wonderful folk at LANDCRAFT, a truly special artisinal distillery, which became Gingerovka’s first commercial producer in 2025.
Dean and Lori and Landcraft
Dean Selby
Co-founder & Chef
Dean managed the original production of Gingerovka with his kitchen team and lots of recycled pickle jars.
Lori Wyant
Co-founder & Visionary
Lori’s passion and creativity have brought Gingerovka’s rise as a great addition to the party! PHOTO: Jo’s Bar, Prague, 1992. CREDIT: New York Times.
LANDCRAFT
Production Partner
LANDCRAFT ensures each batch of Gingerovka is crafted with artisanal precision and care.
Shake well, serve chilled
This golden spirit has been the spark of countless festivities, toasts, and magical late-night Tavern memories over the years. Keep the good times rolling with the legendary life of the party, Gingerovka.
Visit the Pub Where Gingerovka was Created
The Tavern a neighborhood bar and grill serving the best American diner-style hamburgers in Prague. We have a creative list of cocktails, the best American brunch in Prague, and great selection of Czech craft beer, all served up by the friendliest staff in town.