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Slivovitz
Brandy

Slivovitz

Origin
🌐Balkans & Central Europe
Strength40%
Price Tier
LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

A powerful expression of fruit. When aged properly, Slivovitz can rival the finest French brandies in complexity.

The Library Note

With UNESCO recognition in Serbia, Slivovitz is more than just a drink; it's a cultural icon. The best versions are double-distilled in copper pot stills and aged in oak or mulberry wood barrels, which impart a golden hue and notes of vanilla to the intense fruit spirit.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Potent aromas of ripe plums, almond skin, and subtle floral honey.

THE PALATE

Vibrant and intense fruit flavors supported by a sturdy alcohol backbone and hints of spice.

THE FINISH

Long and clean with a lingering warmth of stone fruit.

Sensory Profile

SmokySweetComplexBitterFloral

THE PERFECT SERVE

Serve neat in a narrow tulip glass at room temperature to allow the plum aromatics to fully blossom.

Composition

Damson Plums
Sugar
Yeast

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Fermentation of high-quality damson plums followed by traditional copper pot still distillation and optional wood aging.

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