Raw materials
figs
Producer
Boukha
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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).
fruit distillers
traditional Tunisian liqueurs
traditional Mediterranean spirits
Producer range
Producer range Boukha
Spirit categories
fruit distillers
traditional Tunisian liqueurs
traditional Mediterranean spirits
Representative products
Boukha Bokobsa – Eau de Vie de Figue (e.g. 70 cl, 37.5%)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
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
Producer history Boukha
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.
Boukha
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