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63,90 €−14%
Recommended price: 74,30 €
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Technical information
- Producer
- Unicum
- Type
- Bitter
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 40.0%
- Aging
- Aged in wooden barrels
- Aromatic profile
- Herbaceous, bitter, spicy, balsamic
- Ingredients
- Herbs, spices, roots, alcohol, sugar
- Color
- Dark brown
- Consumption
- Digestif, serve cold or with ice
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Unicum Riserva Amaro is a Hungarian distillate that represents nearly two centuries of refinement of the Zwack family tradition. This special reserve further refines the original Unicum Amaro through an aging process in oak barrels that previously contained the famous Tokaji Aszú wine, adding remarkable complexity and unique notes to the flavor.
Served in an elegant 70cl bottle, Unicum Riserva Amaro offers an intense aromatic symphony to the nose, where notes of aromatic herbs, roots, and spices dominate. The intricate flavors and the long aging in Tokaji Aszú barrels convey, on the palate, accents of candied fruit, honey, and a touch of vanilla, all balanced by a typical bitter base of amari, but with exceptional roundness.
It is particularly appreciated as a digestive after a hearty meal, or served with ice for added freshness and to fully appreciate the bouquet of aromas and flavors that this special reserve can offer. Pairing it with dark chocolate enhances both the bitter and sweet notes, creating a pleasant contrast.
This reserve edition not only continues the rich legacy of Unicum but also offers a depth and maturity that only patience and time can forge in a spirit. It is ideal for connoisseurs of refined spirits who are seeking a superior and different tasting experience. Unicum Riserva Amaro is, undoubtedly, a gem from the Zwack distillery, celebrating history, quality, and the art of Hungarian distillation.
Served in an elegant 70cl bottle, Unicum Riserva Amaro offers an intense aromatic symphony to the nose, where notes of aromatic herbs, roots, and spices dominate. The intricate flavors and the long aging in Tokaji Aszú barrels convey, on the palate, accents of candied fruit, honey, and a touch of vanilla, all balanced by a typical bitter base of amari, but with exceptional roundness.
It is particularly appreciated as a digestive after a hearty meal, or served with ice for added freshness and to fully appreciate the bouquet of aromas and flavors that this special reserve can offer. Pairing it with dark chocolate enhances both the bitter and sweet notes, creating a pleasant contrast.
This reserve edition not only continues the rich legacy of Unicum but also offers a depth and maturity that only patience and time can forge in a spirit. It is ideal for connoisseurs of refined spirits who are seeking a superior and different tasting experience. Unicum Riserva Amaro is, undoubtedly, a gem from the Zwack distillery, celebrating history, quality, and the art of Hungarian distillation.
Brand
Unicum
BudapestHungarySince 1790
Unicum is a Hungarian amaro/herbal liqueur produced and marketed by the Zwack group; it is known for its secret recipe based on more than 40 herbs and spices and for its bitter, digestive character.
- Historic and secret recipe based on more than 40 herbs and spices.
- Hybrid production method: partly extracted and partly distilled.
- Maturation in oak barrels in the Budapest cellars.
- Historic Hungarian brand with a strong national identity.
Specialities
- amaro
- herbal liqueurs
- digestives
The story
According to the brand's official history, the Unicum recipe dates back to the late 18th century (tradition places it around 1790) and has been part of the Zwack family for generations. The name was commercially registered at the end of the 19th century; production experienced interruptions and nationalizations in the 20th century, but after the return of Zwack family members production was resumed and reorganized, returning the brand to the family's hands and maintaining production at the historic site in Budapest.
Distillation
Mixed method: part of the product is obtained by extraction of the herbs, the other part by distillation; the components are subsequently assembled.
Ageing
Maturation in oak barrels in the Unicum cellars in Budapest.
Raw materials
- aromatic herbs
- spices
Representative products
- Amaro Unicum (70 cl / 100 cl)
- Unicum Riserva 70 cl