RAKIA is the Bulgarian national drink. It is as rooted in Bulgarian history and existence as is bourbon in American. In case you haven't tried it yet, rakia is hard liquor from the brandy family. It is made from fermented grapes, plums, or virtually any fruit with sugars in it.

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RAKIA is the Bulgarian national drink. It is as rooted in Bulgarian history and existence as is bourbon in American. In case you haven't tried it yet, rakia is hard liquor from the brandy family. It is made from fermented grapes, plums, or virtually any fruit with sugars in it.

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In Bulgaria, rakia made from grapes (like Italian grappa) is the most popular, but slivovitza (rakia made from plums) is also popular. Making rakia at home has been a part of Bulgarian traditions for centuries (scroll down for a recipe). Nowadays more and more of the produce is being commercially produced in distilleries.

European countries have different names for Eau de Vie (e.g., German Schnaps, Bulgarian Rakia, ракия, Italian Aqua Vitae,Turkish rakı, Romanian țuică, Czech and Slovak pálenka, Hungarian pálinka, and so on) COCKTAILS: Due to their unrefined and elegant aromas Eau de Vies are excellent ingredient for cocktails.

Voted best rakia in Bulgaria, Burgas 63, exhibits all the qualities to be crowned the Queen of rakia. Its fruity, slightly sweet flavor and smooth finish are a staple of fine quality drink. Burgas 63 is aged in oak barrels which adds an unmistakable aroma and flavor.

Rakia may have been created in 14th century Bulgaria. Traditionally distilled from plums, today Rakia is often made from grapes. Bulgarian grappa

In Bulgaria, Rakia is the first thing on the table, together with the salad. It is often the traditional Schopska salad that is served as the first dish. It consists of onions, parsley, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes and grated sheep's cheese. The Bulgarians enjoy the Rakia in small sips and talk about their day. The first course therefore takes ...

We produce genuine fruit rakia from apricots, plums, quinces, grapes and other fruits. Our fruit spirits are a flagship for the quality of Bulgarian production.