Raw materials
herbs and spices
flowers
berries and fruits
neutral spirit (vodka)
water
Brand
Riga Balzam
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Riga Balzam (better known as Riga Black Balsam) is a traditional Latvian herbal balsam/liqueur made from herbs, flowers and berries and produced in Riga. The classic expression is bottled at 45% ABV and is created using a single-barrel infusion technique in oak casks, which gives it a characteristic bittersweet profile and dark color.
traditional balsam
herbal liqueurs
amari
Latvian brand
Producer range
Producer range Riga Balzam
Spirit categories
traditional balsam
herbal liqueurs
amari
Latvian brand
Representative products
Amaro Black Balsam 70cl - Riga Balzam
Black Balsam 1752 70cl - Riga Balzam
Riga Black Balsam Original 70cl
Casks and ageing vessels
oak
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Single-barrel infusion technique: botanical ingredients (herbs, flowers, roots, berries) are macerated/infused in a neutral spirit and the extract is treated in oak barrels, then blended and bottled.
Ageing
Partial infusion/maturation in oak barrels to develop aroma and flavour profile.
Producer history Riga Balzam
The traditional recipe dates back to 1752 and is attributed to pharmacist Abraham Kunze of Riga; over time the drink became known as Rīgas Melnais balzams. Today the product is produced and marketed by the group operating under the Amber Latvijas Balzams brand, preserving the historic recipe alongside modern product lines and flavored variants.
Production philosophy
To preserve a centuries-old heritage while valuing the balsam's pharmaceutical tradition: using selected botanical blends and an infusion technique that enhances body, balanced bitterness and versatility of use (neat, on the rocks or in cocktails).
Territory
Latvia, city of Riga (production and historical origin of the product)
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