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Emphasize heritage, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable warmth of rakija culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"badel-williams-pear-brandy-700-ml-3850112123053","title":"Badel Williams Pear Brandy Croatian Rakija 37.5% 700ml (23.7fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadel Williams Pear Brandy — a Croatian viljamovka from Badel 1862, capturing ripe Williams pear in distilled form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal-clear, perfumed, and orchard-forward; one of Croatia's most beloved fruit rakijas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Williams pear brandy — viljamovka — distills the aromatic Bartlett\/Williams Bon Chrétien pear into clear eau-de-vie, capturing the variety's signature floral-orchard intensity in a way no other distillate matches. Badel 1862, founded in Zagreb in 1862, bottles the commercial Croatian expression — the Balkan answer to Alsatian poire Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal-clear. Pronounced ripe Williams pear aroma with hints of pear-skin and orchard blossom. Smooth, gently warming palate; clean fruit-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve well chilled in a small glass as a digestif. Excellent with walnut povitica, baklava, vanilla sladoled, or alongside Turkish coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml glass bottle. 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Prima (\"first\") is the house's mainstream grape brandy expression, blending pomace-derived komovica and grape spirit, then mellowed for a smooth approach. The everyday bottle on Croatian shelves alongside the more specialized šljivovica and travarica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold. Mellow grape nose with hints of dried fruit and gentle oak. Smooth medium-bodied palate; clean warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve neat at room temperature as a digestif, or warmed into coffee in the Habsburg fashion. Excellent with pršut, aged hard cheese, dark chocolate, or alongside dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L glass bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badel 1862","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48255522701540,"sku":"ALC-BADE-PRIM-1L","price":44.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/3850112141194_8abe6c83-ea60-4e79-ab29-21e1a0f2c087.jpg?v=1779463622"},{"product_id":"badel-orahovac-1-l-3850112110626","title":"Badel Orahovac Croatian Walnut Liqueur 24% 1L (33.8fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadel Orahovac — a Croatian green walnut liqueur from Badel 1862, dark amber and nutty-bitter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Green walnuts macerated in rakija — a homestead tradition bottled at industrial scale by Croatia's heritage distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orahovac (from orah — walnut) is one of Croatia's distinctive homestead liqueurs, traditionally made by harvesting unripe green walnuts in early summer, then macerating them in grape rakija with sugar and spices for months. Badel 1862, founded in Zagreb in 1862, bottles the commercial expression — concentrated, bittersweet, deeply colored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark mahogany. Pronounced walnut and oxidized-nut nose with hints of clove and cinnamon. Bittersweet palate with marzipan and bitter-walnut depth; long savory finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve chilled neat as a digestif in a small cordial glass. Excellent with dark chocolate, walnut torte, aged hard cheese, or alongside Turkish coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L glass bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badel 1862","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48255529287908,"sku":"ALC-BADE-ORAH-1L","price":44.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/3850112110626_c68871c6-47e5-4210-9132-ead64126bc7c.jpg?v=1779462986"},{"product_id":"badel-svatovski-kruskovac-pear-liqueur-1l-3850112110169","title":"Badel Svatovski Kruškovac Pear Liqueur 24% 1L (33.8fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadel Svatovski Kruškovac — a Croatian pear liqueur from Badel 1862, the bottle of the svatovi (wedding party).\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, pear-forward, and ceremonial; the welcome drink offered to guests entering a Croatian wedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Svatovi — wedding guests — name the Croatian tradition of greeting the wedding party with a sweet liqueur before the celebration begins. Badel 1862's Svatovski Kruškovac (Wedding Pear) bottles that ceremonial sweetness, layering pear distillate over rakija for a soft, fruit-forward expression that anchors family celebrations from baptisms to slava.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold. Lifted pear and pear-skin nose with hints of orchard blossom. Sweet medium-bodied palate with clean pear fruit; gentle warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve chilled in a small cordial glass as a welcome drink, or over ice. Excellent with walnut povitica, baklava, or fruit-forward desserts at celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L glass bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badel 1862","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48519600079076,"sku":"ALC-BADE-SVAT-1L","price":43.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/3850112110169_ff67b3ff-5fa0-4049-acb8-f13afccdee04.jpg?v=1779462996"},{"product_id":"badel-pelinkovac-gorki-herbal-liqueur-1l-3850112110039","title":"Badel Pelinkovac Gorki Croatian Herbal Liqueur 35% 1L (33.8fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadel Pelinkovac Gorki — Croatia's iconic bitter-herbal liqueur from the Badel 1862 lineup, the quintessential digestif of the Croatian table.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wormwood-bitter, gently sweet, complex; the timeless classic of Croatian post-meal sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelinkovac — from pelin (wormwood) — is Croatia's most distinctive herbal liqueur, traditionally infused with wormwood and a botanical mix for a bittersweet profile in the broader European bitter-liqueur tradition (alongside German Jägermeister, Italian Amaro, Czech Becherovka). Badel 1862 has been bottling Pelinkovac Gorki since the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep mahogany color. Pronounced wormwood and botanical complexity on the nose with a hint of dried herbs and citrus peel. Bittersweet palate; warming herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve at room temperature, neat or over ice, with a slice of orange or lemon. Excellent after a heavy meal as a digestif, or alongside dark chocolate and espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L glass bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badel 1862","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48519600177380,"sku":"ALC-BADE-PELI-1L","price":44.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/3850112110039_29c59246-8a21-45fe-8c50-27959a6e4e57.jpg?v=1779462973"},{"product_id":"badel-williams-pear-brandy-700ml-3850112123091","title":"Badel Williams Pear Brandy, Croatian Rakija 37.5% 700ml (23.7fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadel Williams Pear Brandy — a Croatian viljamovka from Badel 1862, capturing ripe Williams pear in distilled form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal-clear, perfumed, and orchard-forward; one of Croatia's most beloved fruit rakijas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Williams pear brandy — viljamovka — distills the aromatic Bartlett\/Williams Bon Chrétien pear into clear eau-de-vie, capturing the variety's signature floral-orchard intensity in a way no other distillate matches. Badel 1862, founded in Zagreb in 1862, bottles the commercial Croatian expression — the Balkan answer to Alsatian poire Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal-clear. Pronounced ripe Williams pear aroma with hints of pear-skin and orchard blossom. Smooth, gently warming palate; clean fruit-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve well chilled in a small glass as a digestif. Excellent with walnut povitica, baklava, vanilla sladoled, or alongside Turkish coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml glass bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badel 1862","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48519600210148,"sku":"ALC-BADE-WILL-700ML-2","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/3850112123091_6ee2e468-b162-49c1-a48a-ceb2ffe60032.jpg?v=1779463006"},{"product_id":"badel-lavov-herbal-liqueur-1l-3850112110015","title":"Badel Lavov Herbal Liqueur, Croatian Spirit 32% 1L (33.8fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadel Lavov — a Croatian herbal liqueur from Badel 1862, named for the lion (lav).\u003c\/strong\u003e A botanical-bitter expression rooted in the wider Croatian herbal-liqueur tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Badel 1862, founded in Zagreb in 1862, anchors Croatia's herbal-spirit canon — pelinkovac, travarica, lavov. The Lavov line draws on a botanical blend of bitter and aromatic herbs in the Habsburg-era apothecary style, building on the same Central European tradition that produced gentian-and-wormwood bitter liqueurs across the old empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber color. Aromatic herbal nose with notes of bitter root, gentian, and aniseed. Medium-bodied palate with a bittersweet balance and a long savory finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve chilled neat in a small glass as a digestif, or on the rocks with a citrus twist. Excellent after a hearty meal of grilled ćevapi, pašticada, or roasted lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L glass bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badel 1862","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48519600242916,"sku":"ALC-BADE-LAVO-1L","price":43.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/3850112110015_0778d1f8-779a-445a-ac0b-bf28b612b47d.jpg?v=1779462980"},{"product_id":"badel-medica-honey-liqueur-1l-3850112110664","title":"Badel Medica Honey Liqueur, Croatian Rakija 24% 1L (33.8fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadel Medica — a Croatian honey rakija from Badel 1862, where grape spirit meets the comforting depth of honey.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, golden, and warming; the medovina-tradition bottle of the Croatian table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Badel 1862, Zagreb's heritage distillery since 1862, bottles Medica as their honey-rakija expression. Medovina — honey liquor — is one of the oldest Balkan spirit traditions, where pure honey marries with grape rakija to produce a smooth, ceremonial spirit served at celebrations, weddings, and slava feasts across continental Croatia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden amber. Rich honey nose with hints of orchard blossom and rakija warmth. Smooth, sweet palate with gentle alcohol; long honeyed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve at room temperature in a small glass, or gently warmed in cold weather. Excellent with walnut povitica, baklava, dried figs, or alongside Turkish coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L glass bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badel 1862","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48519600275684,"sku":"ALC-BADE-MED-1L","price":43.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/3850112110664_4c48967f-94c8-46e6-b037-35061edcd1a4.jpg?v=1779462983"},{"product_id":"badel-travarica-herbal-brandy-1l-3850112122193","title":"Badel Travarica Herbal Brandy, Croatian Rakija 37.5% 1L (33.8fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadel Travarica — a Croatian herbal rakija from Badel 1862, the country's most iconic herbal brandy expression.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grape spirit macerated with Mediterranean and continental herbs; the bottle on every Dalmatian and Zagorje table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travarica — from trava (grass\/herb) — is Croatia's signature herbal rakija, traditionally made by macerating wild herbs (sage, rosemary, mint, hyssop, gentian, and others) in clear grape brandy for weeks. Badel 1862 — founded in Zagreb in 1862 — bottles the commercial expression of this homestead tradition, a herbal-savory rakija served as both welcome drink and digestif across Croatia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold-green. Pronounced herbal nose with sage, rosemary, and gentian notes. Crisp dry palate with herbal-bitter depth; long savory finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve neat at room temperature as a welcome drink or after a meal. Excellent with pršut, aged hard cheese, grilled lamb, or hearty Dalmatian fish stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L glass bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badel 1862","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48519600341220,"sku":"ALC-BADE-TRAV-1L","price":44.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/3850112122193_f35245ac-90a8-4e17-bbc5-71c123713ef5.jpg?v=1779463000"},{"product_id":"badel-komovica-grape-brandy-1l-3850112122186","title":"Badel Komovica Grape Brandy, Croatian Rakija 40% 1L (33.8fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadel Komovica — a Croatian grape pomace rakija from Badel 1862, Croatia's oldest distillery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled from the pressed grape skins of Dalmatian and continental harvests; the Croatian cousin of Italian grappa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Badel 1862 — founded in Zagreb in 1862 — is Croatia's oldest continuously operating drinks company and the gold standard of Croatian spirits. Komovica (from komine — pomace) is the rakija distilled from grape skins and pulp left after wine pressing, yielding a clear, grape-forward eau-de-vie that captures Croatia's wine-country terroir in spirit form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal-clear. Bright grape pomace nose with hints of dried herb and stone. Crisp, dry palate; clean grape-driven finish with gentle warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve neat at room temperature as a digestif, or chilled in summer. Excellent with pršut, aged Paški sir, dried figs, or alongside Turkish coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L glass bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badel 1862","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48519600472292,"sku":"ALC-BADE-KOMO-1L","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/3850112122186_57ec46e3-28af-4515-be29-67d2245ee4ca.jpg?v=1779462976"},{"product_id":"badel-prima-brand-gift-set-700-ml-2-glasses-3850112141408","title":"Badel Prima Croatian Brandy Gift Set with 2 Glasses 37.5% 700ml (23.7fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBadel Prima Brandy Gift Set — a Croatian brandy from Badel 1862 in a presentation set with two matching tulip glasses.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, refined, and gift-ready; brandy paired with the proper glassware for an immediate serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Badel 1862 has been Croatia's flagship drinks producer since the mid-nineteenth century. The Prima line represents the brand's premium brandy expression, presented with two glasses for an immediate ceremonial serve. The tulip-shape glass concentrates aromatics; the gift-set format makes this a classic Croatian housewarming or holiday presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale amber color. Smooth grape-derived aromatics with a hint of vanilla and dried fruit. Refined palate, gentle warmth, and a clean balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve neat at room temperature in the provided tulip glasses as a digestif. Excellent with dark chocolate, espresso, walnut povitica, or as a refined evening pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml glass bottle plus two tulip glasses in gift presentation. 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Šljivovica — distilled from autumn-ripe Pozegača plums — is the most iconic Balkan spirit, the welcome drink across Croatian households and the centerpiece of family celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear to faint amber. Pronounced ripe plum aroma with a hint of stone-fruit kernel. Smooth, warming palate; clean fruit-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sip neat in a small chilled glass as a digestif or welcome drink. Classic with smoked meats, pršut, paški sir, kulen, or alongside Turkish coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L glass bottle. 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