Slivovitz Podbeskidzka Plum Brandy Liquor (Śliwowica) 70cl / 50%
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Śliwowica Podbeskidzka is a Polish plum brandy, or slivovitz, bottled at 50% ABV in a 70cl bottle and matured in oak barrels. Slivovitz, śliwowica in Polish, is a plum spirit with Slavic roots, made across Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. This one takes its name from Podbeskidzie, the foothills of the Beskid mountains in southern Poland, and gains its amber colour and depth from time in selected casks. It is a spirit for slow sipping in small measures, the kind of bottle brought out for family celebrations.
Śliwowica Podbeskidzka tasting notes
- Nose: Ripe and dried plums, plum stone and a hint of vanilla oak.
- Palate: Dry, fruit-rich and full, with prune, almond and gentle wood spice.
- Finish: Long and dry, with lingering plum skin.
How to drink slivovitz
Serve it at room temperature or very lightly chilled in a small tulip glass, in 25 ml measures, and sip slowly; a few drops of water open up the plum aromas. It goes well with smoked meats, roast pork with prunes and plum cake (placek ze śliwkami). A small glass after a long celebratory dinner is the most traditional way to enjoy it.
Cocktails with Śliwowica Podbeskidzka
- Plum Old Fashioned: stir 40 ml Śliwowica Podbeskidzka, 5 ml sugar syrup and a dash of orange bitters over ice and garnish with orange peel.
- Plum Highball: 25 ml Śliwowica Podbeskidzka over ice in a tall glass, topped with 150 ml ginger ale and a slice of fresh plum.
How it compares
Śliwowica is a dry fruit spirit, so it tastes far less sweet than Balsam Mnicha or the flavoured Na Przełęczy Bimber Lis Gruszkowy. Its oak-matured, amber style puts it closer to a brandy than to a clear vodka, and its 50% ABV means it is best enjoyed in small, unhurried measures.
Good to know
A 70cl bottle goes a long way when poured in small glasses, and the amber spirit makes a fine gift for brandy lovers. Wodka Company ships Śliwowica Podbeskidzka 70cl to addresses across the UK from London. Store it upright and away from direct sunlight.
Po polsku
Śliwowica Podbeskidzka to polski destylat śliwkowy o mocy 50% w butelce 0,7 l, dojrzewający w wybranych dębowych beczkach. Nazwa pochodzi od Podbeskidzia, czyli pogórza Beskidów na południu Polski. Bursztynowa barwa idzie w parze z wytrawnym, owocowym smakiem: suszona śliwka, pestka, migdał i lekka wanilia z drewna. Pije się ją powoli, małymi porcjami po 25 ml, w temperaturze pokojowej lub lekko schłodzoną; kilka kropel wody otwiera śliwkowy aromat.
Frequently asked questions
Is Śliwowica Podbeskidzka the same as slivovitz?
Yes. Śliwowica is the Polish word for slivovitz, the plum spirit made across Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Śliwowica Podbeskidzka is a Polish example, distilled from plums and matured in oak casks.
Is Śliwowica Podbeskidzka sweet?
No. Śliwowica Podbeskidzka is a dry fruit spirit with no liqueur-style sweetness. It tastes of ripe and dried plum, plum stone and gentle oak, closer to a brandy than to a sweet plum liqueur.
What does 'Podbeskidzka' mean in Śliwowica Podbeskidzka?
Podbeskidzka means 'from Podbeskidzie', the foothills below the Beskid mountains in southern Poland. The name ties Śliwowica Podbeskidzka to that mountain landscape, in the same way that many Polish spirits are named after their home region.
