Slivovitz plum brandy
ReferenceSerbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Famous For
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1941 (Suffering Bastard)
Gin and brandy walk into a war zone. Ginger beer brings them home.
A. J.
Two ingredients. Applejack meets grapefruit and nothing else is needed.
After Dinner Cocktail
In an era when cocktails had functional names, this one told you exactly when to drink it — and a hundred years later, the advice still holds.
ABV40-52%
Sub-styles
Tasting Notes
Ripe plum, stone fruit, faint almond marzipan, earthy, sharp alcohol, dry finish.
Brand Guide
Well
Entry
Maraska Slivovitz ($20). Call/
Mid
Navip Stara Sokolova ($30)
Premium
Zlatna Dolina 5-Year ($45). Top Shelf/Craft: Artisan Serbian estate slivovitz, traditional copper-pot double-distilled family releases
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The Story
Eastern Europe's fierce plum distillate, clear and uncompromising.