100% free of marketing fluff.

The unvarnished truth about WINKY®

Who we are (and who you have to thank for your cold drinks)

This won't be a quickie, get yourself a drink. If you're still sitting here without WINKY : order first, get a fresh one poured, then come back.

We're waiting here.

Glass full? Bladder empty?
Nice. We don't want you to have to jump up in the middle of our creation story because you can't control your bodily functions.

Let's go.

This is where the typical, sanitized founder's fairy tale should go:

Two visionaries sit by candlelight, staring meaningfully at the sunset and babbling about a holistic disruption of mobile drinking culture.

The real story is as simple as it is honest:

We stumbled across this ingenious system, took a look at it and decided to bring it to Europe, but in a really awesome way.

Let's be honest: anyone who's ever held a classic mini beer keg knows the drill. They look like someone crossed a lunar lander with a burst pipe. Clunky levers stick out everywhere, you're constantly worried about valves flying off, and there's absolutely nothing intuitive about them. Our goal was clear from the start: away with the dusty, exclusively male tinkering corner. We wanted a modern, compact lifestyle product that looks damn good, that absolutely no one would be intimidated by, and that everyone at a party can operate instantly. No rocket science, just a cute, handy keg that's pure fun.

And why on earth is it called " WINKY "?

Let's just say that finding a name took a little longer than expected. After what felt like a hundred absurd suggestions, a friend spontaneously suggested: "Why don't you call the thing Winky !"

It immediately sounded friendly, approachable, and a bit like a cheerful little fellow waving at you. Sold! The fact that one of us founders happened to have the same nickname in a circle of friends briefly sparked some discussion. But let's not dwell on it, because the name is simply too powerful, instantly memorable, and perfectly represents the keg and the brand, not the ego of any one founder.

The problem with warm drinks

(and why ice buckets are annoying)

Everyone knows the situation at the beach, during a glamping weekend, at a festival or on the roof terrace: After twenty minutes, the lukewarm swill is swimming around in an unwieldy cooler.

This is exactly where WINKY turns the game around:

  • Ice-cold and maximally effervescent for hours: Thanks to double-walled stainless steel insulation and real CO₂ power, your drink stays as fresh as straight from the shaker from the first to the last sip.
  • Tabletop tapping reimagined: Instead of simply dropping a bottle into ice water, you place a WINKY on the table. Whether it's for a sundowner at the beach bar, champagne on a yacht, or hot mulled wine at après-ski: Pouring your own drink instantly boosts the vibe at any party.

Engineer's mind meets demolition spirit

We two founders have a passion for clean technology, but we also know exactly how parties and larger events really work. Things get knocked over, drinks get poured haphazardly, and that's precisely where the equipment has to perform. We've addressed details that others often overlook without compromise:

  • Solid stainless steel capsule holder: CO₂ instantly draws heat from its surroundings as it releases. Anyone who pours for a long time will quickly notice that the capsule gets extremely cold. Our enclosed stainless steel cylinder reliably protects you from nasty cold burns, both when screwing it in and during the third round of pouring. Furthermore, if the keg happens to tip over in the hustle and bustle of a party, the capsule is securely stored instead of breaking or causing damage.
  • Automatic spring closure: The tap snaps shut cleanly and instantly thanks to an integrated return spring as soon as you release it. This eliminates dripping, mess, and sticky tables.
  • Plug & Play: Fill, screw in the capsule, turn on the tap. This is technology that works reliably in the background without you having to pore over a thick instruction manual beforehand.

Who are we building this for?

WINKY defies categorization. We deliberately break with the monotonous black of the old beer world:

  • Focus on drinks & cocktails: Espresso Martini, Moscow Mule, fruity spritz creations, sparkling wine or elegant mocktails. (Beer is also available, of course.)

  • From park benches to yachts: Perfect for campers, festival crews, cozy evenings on the balcony, excessive club nights or as an interactive highlight in modern bars and pop-up stores.

Our mindset

We don't engage in hypocritical greenwashing or give you moral lectures. Behind the scenes, we ensure durable materials, absolute food safety, and a sound legal framework.

Up front, it's simply about joie de vivre, awesome moments, and zero compromises in the glass.

Life is definitely too short for lukewarm mixes.