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Article has somewhat of a Serbian slant. Raki seems to be mostly done with grapes rather than plums in the southern part of the Balkans. I am not convinced tha
by WastingMyTime89 4y ago
Article has somewhat of a Serbian slant.
Raki seems to be mostly done with grapes rather than plums in the southern part of the Balkans. I am not convinced that Rakija is the most common form. Most of it is made cheaply and not particularly enjoyable.
The Rakija I had in Serbia reminded of the plum eau-de-vie my grandfather used to illegally make when I was a kid in France. It’s definitely better but it’s probably too strong to ever be massively popular.
- CoBE10 4y agoGood rakija, just like good whiskey, requires a significant investment of time to produce. Aging for 15 or more years is necessary to produce a high-quality rakija, which is why only a few distillers in Serbia are able to produce good rakija. When made at home, the quality of rakija can be inconsistent. Additionally, many home distillers face the problem of producing rakija that is excessively strong, which is not in line with its intended strength. Rakija is not supposed to be stronger than whiskey.
- acadapter 4y agoCheap rakija is traditionally used as a household cleaner, for example windows