In the Croatian orchards around Zadar, juicy pears ripen through late summer, and it is this very fruit that has been distilled for generations into Kruskovac, a liqueur so closely tied to its fruit that the name itself comes from the Croatian word for pear.
Expert's Description
Maraska Kruskovac Pear Liqueur is a Croatian pear liqueur from Maraska in Zadar, bottled at 25%.
Kruskovac belongs to the same long Zadar tradition of fruit distillation that made the city famous for its Maraschino cherry liqueur as early as the 1500s. Where Maraschino is built on Marasca cherries, Kruskovac is the house's answer to Central Europe's fondness for pear-based liqueurs, and the name itself is derived from the Croatian word for pear, kruška.
Maraska today unites Zadar's historic liqueur-making tradition under one name. The house was founded in 1945, when the city's distilleries were nationalised and merged after the Second World War, but it continues a fruit-distilling heritage that reaches back much further.
Kruskovac is defined by a golden colour and a softer, lower strength than many other fruit liqueurs, which makes it easy to enjoy both on its own and alongside other flavours.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The aroma is light and fruity, with clear ripe pear and a touch of floral sweetness.
Palate
The taste is soft and round with a natural pear sweetness that never becomes overwhelming, supported by a light tartness.
Finish
The finish is short to medium, warm and fruity, with a delicate almond-like hint right at the end.
Specifications
Name: Maraska Kruskovac Pear Liqueur
Distillery: Maraska
Country: Croatia
Type: Croatian Pear Liqueur
ABV: 25%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3850158403041
Serving suggestion: Enjoy chilled, ideally with coffee or dessert, or mixed with a cream liqueur for a softer taste experience.
Flavour Profile
Pear · Floral · Sweetness · Round
Did You Know?
The name Kruskovac comes directly from the Croatian word kruška, meaning pear, a linguistic reminder that the entire liqueur is built around this one fruit.
