Zwack Kosher Slivovitz Plum Brandy
40% ABV (80 proof) | 750mL | 3 years old | Distilled from Damson plums (6.5 kg per bottle) | Certified Kosher for Passover | Zwack, Budapest, Hungary — Zwack Kosher Slivovitz is Hungary's classic plum brandy in its Kosher-for-Passover bottling: Damson plums — 6.5 kilograms in every bottle — distilled and rested three years into a pale-amber, full-bodied spirit. The Zwack family has made spirits in Budapest since 1790 (they're best known for Unicum), and slivovitz remains Central Europe's definitive fruit brandy. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Slivovitz is to plums what cognac is to grapes — and the kosher bottling opens it to Passover tables, where fruit brandies are traditional. Expect the real thing: bold plum-skin fruit, peppery spice, a hefty finish — nothing like a sweet plum liqueur. Among brandies, few offer this much raw fruit character at 80 proof.
Tasting notes
Colour: pale amber. Nose: light plum fragrance with pepper. Palate: bold and full-bodied — plum with hints of cherry, spicy, silky texture. Finish: hefty and lingering, plum skin with faint peppery warmth.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL — 3-year-old plum brandy
- Distilled from Damson plums — 6.5 kg of fresh plums per bottle
- Certified Kosher for Passover
- Zwack, Budapest, Hungary — distilling since 1790
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or on ice after dinner, the Central European way — slivovitz is traditionally a digestif. Room temperature shows the plum best.
Frequently asked questions
What is slivovitz?
A traditional Central European plum brandy — distilled from fermented plums and aged, not a sweet liqueur.
Is this Zwack Slivovitz kosher?
Yes — this bottling is certified Kosher for Passover.
How is slivovitz different from plum liqueur?
Slivovitz is a dry, 80-proof distilled spirit; plum liqueurs are sweetened and much lower in alcohol.