There's something reassuring about a bottle that has followed the exact same recipe since 1898. Poli Elisir Prugna is one of the liqueurs the Poli family in Schiavon has never touched — because it was already perfect.
Expert description of Poli Elisir Prugna
Poli Distillerie was founded in 1898 by GioBatto Poli in the small town of Schiavon in Veneto, and is now run by the fourth generation — siblings Jacopo, Gianpaolo, Barbara and Andrea Poli. Liqueurs have been part of the production since the very start, and on the old 1930 letterhead, "Fabbrica liquori" actually came before "Distilleria Acquavite".
Elisir Prugna's story starts somewhere else. It was originally called Sliwovitz di Prugna, a dry plum liqueur. But in 1938, the term Sliwovitz became reserved for the dry plum distillates of Eastern Europe, and the Poli family had to find a new name for their own, sweeter version. Elisir Prugna was born — made by letting pure plum juice infuse in alcohol, without distilling the fruit itself.
The plums used are of the Prunus domestica variety, and the result is a liqueur with a character somewhere between fruit, almond and pastry — a style deeply rooted in the traditions of the Vicenza area.
Tasting notes
Nose
The aroma brings ripe plums, toasted almonds and a hint of amaretto biscuit — warm and inviting, like a tray of cookies fresh out of the oven.
Palate
Sweet without being cloying, with clear plum character and the signature note of amaretto and bitter almond that Elisir Prugna is known for.
Finish
Soft and lingering, where almond and ripe fruit walk hand in hand into a round, warm close.
Specifications
Name: Poli Elisir Prugna Liqueur Italy 40%
Distillery: Poli Distillerie
Region/Country: Veneto, Italy
Type: Fruit Liqueur (Plum Liqueur)
ABV: 40%
Size: 700 ML
EAN no.: 8014115000185
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed at room temperature, around 10-15°C, in a tulip-shaped glass, so the almond and amaretto aromas can fully open up. It also pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, vanilla ice cream or a plate of aged cheeses.
Flavour profile
Fruity · Sweet · Almond · Round
Did you know?
Poli Distillerie still sticks to the original recipe for Elisir Prugna, and at the distillery, the liqueur is used in the cocktail "Holy Prugna", where it's mixed with scotch whisky, ice and a cherry garnish — a small reminder of just how versatile an old Italian family's liqueur recipe can be.
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