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Zwack Unicum
This herbal liqueur is based on a recipe originally created by József Zwack, the Royal Physician to the Habsburg Court for Emperor Joseph II in 1790. It has been commercialized by J. Zwack & Co.
since the 1840s and after several stops and starts over the years, is now produced by the descendants of the Zwack family. It is a blend of more than 40 herbs and spices—some added during distillation, some macerated—and aged in oak for 6 months. Caramel color is added before bottling at 40% ABV.
This herbal liqueur is based on a recipe originally created by József Zwack, the Royal Physician to the Habsburg Court for Emperor Joseph II in 1790. It has been commercialized by J. Zwack & Co. since the 1840s and after several stops and starts over the years, is now produced by the descendants of the Zwack family. It is a blend of more than 40 herbs and spices—some added during distillation, some macerated—and aged in oak for 6 months. Caramel color is added before bottling at 40% ABV.
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Bitter LiqueursMuch like amaro, bitter liqueurs are made from the maceration or distillation (or combination) of herbs, spices, roots, flowers, or other botanicals. Bitter liqueurs are often red or orange in color, although they needn’t be. Sugar is added before bottling. ABV varies widely.