Borovička
Borovička is a Slovak alcoholic beverage flavored with juniper berries. It is characterized by a white or golden colour and a taste similar to that of dry gin. It is popular especially in Slovakia and Czech Republic. Today's commercially produced borovička contains about 40% alcohol by volume or 80 Proof. As a benchmark, the minimum alcohol amount required by law in Slovakia is 35%.
Borovička is a common traditional Slovak moonshine, and is flavoured by juniper berries or pine. Its flavor, although much stronger, resembles gin and can a reach 50–70% alcohol content.
Similar drinks but differently made are known in south Slavic countries such as brinjevec in Slovenia and klekovača in Serbia. Other similar drinks include several types of Gin like Jenever, etc. International Juniper Brandy Day is celebrated annually on 24th of June.History
According to The Dictionary of the Slovak Language, borovička derives its name from the Slovak word for juniper, borievka. Borovička harks back to the 16th century, when this beverage was produced in the Habsburg Monarchy's county of Liptov, today part of central Slovakia. It was exported throughout the whole Habsburg Monarchy, particularly to Vienna and Budapest. It was transported southward principally via rafts floating down the river Váh.Major brands
