Maraska Slivovitz Brandy

Name: Maraska Slivovitz Brandy
Brand: Maraska
Price: 34.99 USD
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$34.99 USD

Size

750 ML

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Maraska Slivovitz is a traditional Croatian plum brandy produced by the Maraska distillery in Zadar, a producer whose fruit-distilling heritage traces back to the 18th century. Known locally as šljivovica, Slivovitz is the defining spirit of the Balkans—distilled from ripe, carefully selected plums and aged to highlight the fruit rather than mask it. Maraska's version is considered a benchmark of authentic, well-made Slivovitz.

The nose is unmistakably plum: ripe Damson and stone fruit with a light almond-pit nuttiness and a gentle floral lift. The palate follows cleanly—concentrated plum, soft honeyed sweetness, and a hint of cinnamon and almond over a clean spirit base. The finish is warming, dry, and fruit-forward, with a faint nutty resonance that reads unmistakably Central European.

Serve Slivovitz slightly chilled in a small brandy glass—it's the traditional aperitif or digestif across the Balkans, and a staple of weddings, toasts, and family gatherings throughout the region. It also works beautifully in modified old fashioneds and stone-fruit cocktails.

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Tasting Notes

Appearance: Maraska Slivovitz presents itself in a crystal-clear, colorless liquid that glistens invitingly in the glass.
Aroma: On the nose, it offers a delightful blend of fruity and floral notes. You'll first notice the sweet, ripe plum aroma, followed by hints of almond and vanilla. There's a subtle earthiness that lends depth to the bouquet.
Taste: The taste is a harmonious symphony of flavors. It begins with a burst of sweet plum, providing a rich and velvety mouthfeel. As it develops on the palate, you'll detect a slightly nutty quality, reminiscent of almonds. The finish is exceptionally smooth, with a warm, lingering sensation that leaves a pleasant and gentle warmth in the throat.
Finish: Maraska Slivovitz finishes with a delicate sweetness that balances the fruitiness, ensuring a satisfying and well-rounded experience.

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Bottle details

Type	Fruit Brandy
Brand	Maraska
Origin	Zadar, Croatia
Strength	40% ABV (80 proof)
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	plums

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

Slivovitz, known locally as šljivovica, is the defining spirit of the Balkans, and this crystal-clear Croatian plum brandy from Maraska in Zadar is a faithful, approachable expression of it. Maraska's fruit-distilling heritage traces back to the 18th century, and this bottling keeps the fruit front and center: ripe Damson plum and stone fruit on the nose, a light almond-pit nuttiness, a gentle floral lift and a touch of vanilla. The palate brings concentrated plum with soft honeyed sweetness and hints of cinnamon and almond, then finishes warm, dry and fruit-forward. At 40% ABV it suits a first-time fruit brandy drinker as easily as an enthusiast building out an Eastern European shelf. Sip it neat from a snifter, pour it chilled as an aperitif the Balkan way, or use it as the base of a Slivovitz Sour or a modified old fashioned. We carry it because it shows what well-made plum brandy should taste like, and because it brings a living tradition of toasts, weddings and family gatherings to your glass.

Pairs well with

Grilled sausages and game — The ripe plum character complements the savory, smoky flavors of grilled sausages and roasted game meats.
Drizzled over vanilla ice cream — Its plum, almond and vanilla notes turn a simple scoop into a fragrant, fruit-laced dessert.
Family celebration toast — Slivovitz is a staple of weddings, toasts and family gatherings across the Balkans, and its warm, fruit-forward finish suits a raised glass.

Questions about this bottle

What is Slivovitz?

Slivovitz, called šljivovica in Croatia, is a plum brandy and the defining spirit of the Balkans. Maraska distills this one from ripe, carefully selected plums at its distillery in Zadar, Croatia, aiming to highlight the fruit rather than mask it.

What does Maraska Slivovitz taste like?

Expect ripe Damson plum and stone fruit on the nose with almond, vanilla, a floral lift and subtle earthiness. The palate is concentrated, velvety plum with honeyed sweetness, cinnamon and almond, finishing warm, dry and fruit-forward with a faint nutty resonance.

How should I serve it?

Serve it neat at room temperature in a small tulip glass or snifter to appreciate the plum and nutty notes, or chill it, even in the freezer, for a crisp aperitif. It also works as a cocktail base in a Slivovitz Sour, modified old fashioneds or stone-fruit drinks.