Maraska Slivovitz Plum Brandy
Maraska Slivovitz Plum Brandy is a traditional Croatian plum brandy (rakija) from the Adriatic coast. This 750mL bottle is 40% ABV (80 proof) and is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Maraska d.d. of Zadar, Croatia, traces its distilling heritage to the 16th-century Dominican monastery recipe and the historic Zadar maraschino industry — Francesco Drioli (1759), Girolamo Luxardo (1821) — with the modern Maraska company formed after the Second World War. Its Slivovitz is made from the finest ripe blue plums sourced from the Adriatic Hinterland, one of the world's premier plum-growing regions, using only plums from mature trees. After a special three-month fermentation, the plum mash is double distilled and then rested for a minimum of two years in specially treated 500-gallon oak casks, letting the flavors meld and mellow. It is made under strict supervision and is certified Kosher for Passover, and Nielsen has recorded Maraska's plum brandy as the bestselling fruit brandy in the United States.
Tasting notes: a genuine taste of Croatian tradition — pure, natural plum spirit with aromas of ripe dark plum, black cherry, almond, and honey with a subtle oak thread. Smooth and full-bodied, with the natural sweetness of ripe plums, a subtle warmth, and a clean finish.
Why buy Maraska Slivovitz Plum Brandy? Because it is the benchmark slivovitz — the classic Balkan fruit brandy that has been distilled since the Middle Ages, done right by one of Croatia's oldest distillers. Browse the full brandy collection, the Maraska brand collection for the distillery's pear brandy and cherry products, and the cocktails collection for fruit-brandy cocktail ideas.
Serving note: best served well chilled, neat or on the rocks as a digestif; also works as a base for sophisticated cocktails calling for a fruit-forward brandy. Traditionally enjoyed as both an aperitif and a digestif.
What is slivovitz? The common name for Croatian plum brandy from the former Yugoslavia — a double-distilled fruit brandy made from blue plums, famous in the Balkans since the Middle Ages.
How should I serve Maraska Slivovitz? Serve well chilled, neat or on the rocks as a digestif.
Is Maraska Slivovitz kosher? Yes — it is produced under strict supervision and certified Kosher for Passover.
What is the ABV? 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof).