Thread: Slivovitz?
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D.A.Martinich
 
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> I perform with a Balkan folk dance ensemble, so I have many friends
> from the former Yugoslavia. I've been told that Maraska has chemical
> additives and can cause headaches/hangovers worse than the homemade
> version, but maybe that's just from drinking too much! I enjoy and
> recommend it.


IMHO, Maraska is one of the better imports. Another good one is
Monastirka. There is no reason in the world to add chemical additives
to a distilled spirit like slivovitz. It's made in pot stills and has
plenty of "tops and bottoms" which guaranty a memorable hangover
whatever the brand.

Zivio,

D. M.