Unicum Bitter / Liqueur

Emperor Joseph II tasted it and exclaimed "Das ist ein Unikum!" - giving Hungary's national drink its name. Unicum is 40 herbs distilled into one of Europe's most distinctive bitter liqueurs.

Unicum Miniature Zwack Herbal Liqueur 4 cl 40%

Item no.: 22227865423147389-20128

Distillery: UnicumAge: NA Type: Herbal liqueur Alc. strength: 40% 4 cl.
1pcs.
4,00EUR
Unicum Riserva Double Aged Herbal Liqueur 70 cl 40%

Item no.: 059763-615-300

Unicum Riserva Double Aged Herbal Liqueur 70 cl 40%

Unicum Riserva is aged not once, but twice, in two very different and special casks. The original Unicum is aged first in the largest and oldest cask in the cellars which gives this herb liqueur still more depth and character.
The secondary ageing is in a Tokaji Aszú cask where for years this legendary wine has aged in the cellars of Tokaj. Thus Unicum Riserva combines in perfect harmony the intriguing and exotic herbs with the seductive honeyed essence of Tokaj.

Distillery: Unicum
Type: Herbal Liqueur
Alc. strength: 40 %
70 cl.
Other: Double ageing in oak casks
1pcs.
60,25EUR
Unicum Shot Glass 1 pcs.

Item no.: 22227865361-20174

Unicum Shot glass / 1 piece pack. The glass is approx. 10.5 cm high
1pcs.
2,75EUR
Unicum Szilva Plum Herbal Liqueur 70 cl 34,5%

Item no.: 22227865423147389-20129

Distillery: UnicumAge: NA Type: Plum Herbal Liqueur Alc. strength: 34.5% 70 cl. Other:
1pcs.
26,75EUR
Unicum Zwack Herbal Liqueur 70 cl 40%

Item no.: 22227865423147389-20127

Distillery: UnicumAge: NA Type: herbal liqueur Alc. strength: 40% 70 cl. Other:
1pcs.
29,25EUR

About Unicum

Unicum is the iconic Hungarian herbal bitter from the Zwack family, known for its deeply bitter, complex flavour created from a secret blend of more than 40 herbs and spices. The drink has become a symbol of Hungarian identity and history, surviving both war and communist nationalisation.

History & Background

The story dates back to 1790, when József Zwack, private physician to the Habsburg Emperor Joseph II, first produced the liqueur. When the Emperor tasted it, he reportedly exclaimed "Das ist ein Unikum!" - "that is a unique thing!" - giving the drink its name. Commercial production began in 1840, and by the late 1800s Unicum had become Hungary's national drink. The distillery was severely damaged during the Second World War and confiscated by the communist government, forcing the Zwack family to flee to America. After Hungary's transition to democracy, the family managed to buy the distillery back in the 1990s, and the company is run today by the 6th generation.

Production & Style

Unicum is made from a secret blend of more than 40 herbs and spices through a process of maceration and distillation. The two components are then blended and aged in oak casks for six months, giving the liqueur its characteristic depth and rounded bitterness.

Signature Style

Bitter, Herbal, Complex
The flavour offers intense herbal bitterness with notes of orange peel, cinnamon and root spice, finishing dry and long.

Facts

Producer	Zwack Unicum
Established	1790
Region	Budapest
Country	Hungary
Pronounced	OO-nee-koom
Owner	Zwack family (Zwack Unicum Nyrt.)
Official website	zwackunicum.hu

Did You Know?

During the communist era, the Zwack family had to sue the Hungarian state to prevent the import of an imitation of their own recipe - a battle they only won after the arrival of democracy.

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