Mernaya (МѢрная) is a traditional Ukrainian vodka. The name Mernaya means measure, so could it be loosely translated as "measure of quality"? Mernaya Tradition is made from wheat, filtered through a silver ion process and softened with glucose and honey. Mernaya is one of the most popular vodkas in the Baltic…
In Italy, herbal liqueurs are called Amaro and they are made there by several different manufacturers around the country. Montenegro Srl from Bologna has been producing its own amaro since 1885. Originally produced under a different name, the liqueur changed its name to honor Princess Elena Petrović-Njegoš of Montenegro, who became…
Estonian Liviko a long tradition of different alcoholic beverages. It is best known for its flagship products Viru Valge and Vana Tallinn. However, the company follows trends and has made a strong entry also into the gin world. The company has Crafter's trademark representing gins. In addition to the traditional London…
Green mint liqueur is a very distinctive bottle on the shelves of bars. The liqueur is made by distilling lemon oil and mint leaves. The finished distillate, which is clear, very minty and fresh, is mixed with water and sugar. The finishing touch is given by food coloring, which gives the…
Halti is the highest fell (1324 m) in Finland, but the alcohol brand named by it is made by Estonian Apricot Distillery. This product series also has a vodka, which have both traditional 40%, but also 80% strength versions. Halti Salmiakki must have been made for Finnish tourists which are visiting…
Château du Breuil is a more than 400-year-old castle in the northern part of France, in the province of Normandy. During its history, Breuil has also experienced a period of industrialization, and a mill, a textile factory and a cheese dairy have operated in its courtyard. The castle, badly damaged in…
Underberg is a German bitter that has been produced since 1846. It is produced by the family company Underberg AG, in Rheinberg, Germany. Herbs are gathered from a total of 43 different countries around the world. The drink is packaged in 2 cl bottles, the design of which was developed by…
Moonshine is not so commonly on sale in Estonia, but luckily there are still entrepreneurs in the Estonian countryside who practice this centuries-old tradition. Kõivukahhi is the language of Setomaa and means rustling of birch (leaves). According to the manufacturer of the product, the birch itself has nothing to do in…
Martell is the oldest of the "big four" of the cognac world (the others are Hennessy, Courvoisier and Remy Martin). These four control more than 80% of the market share of cognac sales. Martell was founded in 1715. During its long history, its owner has changed several times. At the end…
Abavas is a small winery in Latvia, founded in 2010. The winery which started as a romantic family company has grown over the years into a joint venture of three families. In addition to various wines and ciders, the company also produces distillates, for example from apples and various berries. However,…