In article >, zxcvbob
> wrote:

> I saw something interesting at the liquor store. A Yugoslavian brandy
> called "Slivovitz." Two different kinds; one was in a round,
> coin-shaped bottle, and it was clear. The other was in a "normal"
> looking bottle, and was brown like whiskey, and was a little cheaper
> than the clear stuff. (but both were kind of spendy) One was 80 proof
> and one was 90 proof, and I don't remember for sure which was which --
> but I think the whiskey-colored was stronger.
>
> Is this good, or just overpriced crap, or something in between? Which
> is better, the clear or the brown?
>
> Thanks, regards,
> Bob

Better? Slivovice is vile stuff, IMNSHO. The real stuff has a sprig of
thyme in it. I think it's thyme. Inserted into the bottles by stara
babkas.
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