{"product_id":"bistra-slivovitz","title":"Bistra Slivovitz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBistra is a premium Serbian slivovitz — a plum brandy double-distilled from ripe Serbian plums and matured three years in large oak casks for a golden color and a smooth, almond-tinged character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlivovitz is the national drink of Serbia, and the plum its national fruit; the name comes from the Slavic word for plum. Serbia is the world's largest exporter of slivovitz and second-largest plum producer. For Bistra, selected ripe plums are crushed, the pits separated, and the mash fermented with regional yeasts before being double-distilled. The spirit then rests in oak casks of up to 5,000 liters for aromatic completion, followed by further aging in stainless steel before bottling. Its signature almond note comes from amygdalin naturally present in the plum seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe plum with a gentle almond lift\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant plum fruit, vanilla, and almond; a fiery start that mellows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and clean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serbia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slivovitz (plum brandy)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-distilled, 3 years oak maturation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% (100 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brandy\"\u003ebrandy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is slivovitz?\u003c\/strong\u003e A plum brandy traditional to Serbia and the broader Balkans, distilled from fermented plums. It is the national drink of Serbia.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it taste of almonds?\u003c\/strong\u003e The almond character comes from amygdalin in the plum seeds, released during production.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally sipped neat and slightly chilled, like a fine brandy, as an aperitif or after a meal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is slivovitz?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A plum brandy traditional to Serbia and the broader Balkans, distilled from fermented plums. It is the national drink of Serbia.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why does it taste of almonds?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The almond character comes from amygdalin in the plum seeds, released during production.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I drink it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Traditionally sipped neat and slightly chilled, like a fine brandy, as an aperitif or after a meal.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Bistra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903956914247,"sku":"S 080368249211","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/bistra-slivovitz-serbian-plum-brandy.jpg?v=1782414222","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/bistra-slivovitz","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}