Unicum Bitter / Liqueur

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  Unicum Riserva Double Aged Herbal Liqueur 70 cl 40%

  Item no.: 059763-615-300

  In the cellars of the Zwack family in Budapest stand casks that have aged herbal liqueur for more than 85 years. In one of them, Unicum Riserva takes on its first layer of character, before it gains a second from a completely different world, the Hungarian Tokaj wine region.

  Expert Description

  Unicum Riserva Double Aged Herbal Liqueur is a Herbal Liqueur from Zwack, finished in Tokaji wine casks and bottled at 40%.

  Unicum Riserva is the Zwack family’s super-premium take on the classic Unicum, and it stands apart through its double ageing process. The first stage takes place in the largest and oldest oak cask in Zwack’s cellar, a cask that over decades has developed a thick coating the family calls "black honey", lending the liqueur extra depth. From there, the herbal liqueur is moved into casks from Izabella Zwack’s Dobogó winery, previously used to age Tokaji wine. This gives Unicum Riserva a softer, more fruit-driven character, with a hint of dried apricot layered over the familiar bittersweet Unicum taste.

  The Unicum name is said to date back to 1790, when the family’s court physician reportedly offered Emperor Joseph II his home-made herbal liqueur. The company itself was founded in 1840, and the round bottle with the red cross remains one of Hungary’s most recognisable spirits brands today.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Dried apricot and honey intertwine with bitter herbs and a touch of warm oak.

  Palate

  Bittersweet with a deep herbal character, where the second maturation in the Tokaji cask brings a soft, almost wine-like sweetness and notes of raisin.

  Finish

  Long and lightly bitter, with a warm trail of honey and ripe fruit that fades slowly.

  Specifications

  Name: Unicum Riserva Double Aged Herbal Liqueur
  Distillery: Zwack
  Region/Country: Hungary, Budapest
  Type: Herbal Liqueur
  ABV: 40%
  Size: 70cl
  Cask type: Oak cask, finished in Tokaji wine cask
  EAN no.: 5995099442204
  Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed chilled as a digestif, ideally after a meal

  Flavour Profile

  Bittersweet · Herbal · Fruity · Rounded

  Did You Know?

  According to the family’s own story, the Unicum name traces back to Emperor Joseph II, who after tasting the herbal liqueur is said to have exclaimed "Das ist ein Unikum!", meaning "This is one of a kind!", unwittingly coining the name of one of Hungary’s most famous products.

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  • 1pcs.
    60,25EUR
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  Unicum Miniature Zwack Herbal Liqueur 4 cl 40%

  Item no.: 22227865423147389-20128

  Sometimes it is wisest to meet a new acquaintance in miniature, before committing to the full bottle.

  Expert description

  Unicum Miniature Zwack is a Hungarian herbal liqueur at 40% ABV in a small 4 cl take on the round classic. The recipe is the same secret blend of over 40 herbs the Zwack family has brewed in Budapest since 1840, named after Emperor Josef II’s delighted exclamation "Das ist ein Unikum" in 1790. The miniature is ideal for getting to know the distinctive flavour without opening a full bottle.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Herbs, orange peel and a light bitterness.

  Palate

  Spiced and full-bodied with caramel and bitter tones.

  Finish

  Warm and lightly bitter.

  Specifications

  Name: Unicum Miniature Zwack Herbal Liqueur
  Distillery: Zwack
  Country/Region: Hungary, Budapest
  Type: Herbal Liqueur
  ABV: 40%
  Size: 4 CL
  EAN no.: 59920595
  Serving suggestion: Enjoy as a single digestif shot after a meal.

  Flavour profile

  Herbal bitter · Caramel · Spiced

  Did you know?

  Even in miniature form, the bottle keeps the round silhouette that makes the Unicum bottle one of Hungary’s most recognisable spirits designs.

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  • 1pcs.
    4,00EUR
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  Unicum Zwack Herbal Liqueur 70 cl 40%

  Item no.: 22227865423147389-20127

  There is a bottle in Budapest so recognisable in its round shape that it can be spotted in the dark by silhouette alone.

  Expert description

  Unicum Zwack is a Hungarian herbal liqueur at 40% ABV, brewed by the Zwack family in Budapest since 1840. The name traces back to Emperor Josef II, who, after tasting the drink in 1790, is said to have exclaimed "Das ist ein Unikum", this is something unique. The recipe is a secret blend of over 40 different herbs, matured in oak casks, and the distinctive round bottle makes Unicum one of the most recognisable herbal liqueurs in Europe.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Deep herbal character with notes of orange peel, honey and a light bitterness.

  Palate

  Rich and complex, with spice, caramel and bitter herbs in balance.

  Finish

  Long, warm and lightly bitter with a touch of sweetness.

  Specifications

  Name: Unicum Zwack Herbal Liqueur
  Distillery: Zwack
  Country/Region: Hungary, Budapest
  Type: Herbal Liqueur
  ABV: 40%
  Size: 70 CL
  EAN no.: 5995099191720
  Serving suggestion: Serve as a digestif after a meal, at room temperature or lightly chilled.

  Flavour profile

  Herbal bitter · Honey · Spiced

  Did you know?

  The round bottle shape was chosen to make Unicum impossible to mistake for other liqueurs on the shelf, a design idea still in use today.

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  • 1pcs.
    29,25EUR