spirits Archive

  • Spirits from Vinex Levački Grozd

    Spirits from Vinex Levački Grozd

    In addition to their variety of pelinkovac bitter liqueur "Pelin", Vinex winery is also launching the "Voda života" line of delicious fruit brandies definitely worth looking for.

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  • International (drinking) night in Pula, Croatia

    International (drinking) night in Pula, Croatia

    During last week I participated in a student exchange/workshop held in Croatia (in Zagreb and in few towns in Istria), organised by EESTEC LC Zagreb. On friday night we had so called “international night”, when every participant is supposed to present their country with traditional food or drinks. Since it’s way more convenient to transport [...]

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  • Teenager brandy (rakija)

    Teenager brandy (rakija)

    First of all – no, this is not a brandy for teenagers! Nor this article promotes underage drinking in any way… You see, this evening I’ve had a rare opportunity to sip 18-years-old rakia! Now, don’t take this for granted – I am not sure for how long it aged in oak barrel – but [...]

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  • Metaxa AEN

    Metaxa AEN

    I’ve tasted quite a few different drinks, both mixed in cocktails and on their own. For now, I must say that Metaxa is at the top of my favorites list. That’s the reason why I’ve decided to buy myself a bottle of some premium quality Metaxa . First logical step was to visit their website [...]

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  • Kimova rakija (Caraway brandy)

    Kimova rakija (Caraway brandy)

    A couple of years ago I’ve had a chance to taste this Caraway rakia with a friend of mine. But back then I didn’t pay much attention to what I was tasting – I was mostly concentrated on LIKE or DISLIKE mental notes :) Both of us (me and friend of mine) remembered this rakia [...]

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