Borovička
Borovička (pronunciation: [ˈbɔrɔvitʃka] ) is a Slovak spirit with juniper and is considered the national drink of Slovakia. It is distilled from juniper berries ( Juniperus communis , Slovak borievka obyčajná ), has a white or golden color and a taste similar to gin . Borovička produced today usually contains 38 to 45 percent alcohol . According to the Slovak Food Code, the alcohol content of Borovička should be at least 35 percent.
The following trademarks are protected within the European Union : Spišská borovička , Slovenská borovička Juniperus , Slovenská borovička , Inovecká borovička and Liptovská borovička . Only Borovičkas made in Slovakia can be sold under their respective names.
Individual evidence
- ↑ - ( Memento of the original from June 30, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ http://www.svssr.sk/sk/legislativa/kodex/3_30.asp ( Memento from June 21, 2008 in the Internet Archive )
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