GIFT-CASSETTE "SLIVOVICE"
SLIVOVICE
(Plum brandy)
Slivovice has
a long tradition in the Czech Republic,
the first references dating back
to the 17th century. It is almost the national drink together with
beer,
particularly in Moravia
Unlike
various liquors with a plum in their names or symbols, only pure and
genuine distillate
with no additives or scents may be sold under the name SLIVOVICE.
Well ripe
plums with high sugar content are necessary for high quality slivovice.
These
are mashed and fermented for about 8 weeks together with whole stones,
which
emphasize the characteristic taste and aroma. Then there is time for
double
distillation.
Particular
plum varieties and exact procedures are often producer secrets and are
passed
down from one generation to another in families.
Slivovice
is
excellent as an aperitif as well as a digestive, but as each Moravian
will tell
you … it is a reliable remedy for colds, indigestion, sore
throats, toothache,
and particularly bad tempers. It is simply the best present.
PLUMS
IN
SLIVOVITZ
This
honey
delicacy, handmade according to an old family recipe, is a great
combination of
prunes with quality slivovitz – genuine and pure fruit
spirits traditional in
the Czech
Republic
since the 17th
century.
It’s great
with whipped cream, for decorating sundaes and fritters… but
best without any
additives as a delicious dessert.
