Producer

Boukha

Boukha is the traditional Tunisian fig-based spirit: a clear, fruity distillate originating from the Tunisian Jewish community, today produced and marketed by several historic brands (including Bokobsa).
  • La Soukra · Tunis Governorate · Tunisia

Boukha

Meet the producer

The story
The term and practice of boukha spread in Tunisia from the late 19th century, with industrial production historically attributed to Abraham Bokobsa in the La Soukra area. The beverage has roots in local tradition and the Tunisian Jewish community and has remained a typical product of the country, consumed both neat and used in cocktails and culinary preparations.
Production philosophy
Valorize Mediterranean fruit (in particular the fig) through simple fermentation and distillation techniques, producing a spirit that expresses the character of the fruit without barrel aging; a product tied to tradition, local consumption and cultural identity.
Territory
Origin Tunisia; cultural ties and distribution across the Mediterranean basin, with historic production centers in the La Soukra area and other Tunisian regions.
Production method
Boukha is obtained by fermenting figs followed by a simple distillation of the resulting mash/must; the product is generally clear and not subjected to wood aging.
Distillation
Simple distillation of fermented fig mash/must
Ageing
Unaged / consumed as a young spirit
Characteristics
Type
Producer
City
La Soukra
Categories
  • fruit distillers
  • traditional Tunisian liqueurs
  • traditional Mediterranean spirits
Raw materials
  • figs
Representative products
  • Boukha Bokobsa – Eau de Vie de Figue (e.g. 70 cl, 37.5%)
What makes it distinctive
  • Traditional Tunisian fig-based spirit
  • Historical origin linked to the Tunisian Jewish community and the liquorist Bokobsa
  • Typical alcohol strength between approximately 36% and 40% ABV

Products from Boukha

Full collection

There are currently no products available from this producer.