{"title":"Illyrian Craft Spirits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllyrian Import, Inc. was established in November 1998 by CEO Nua V. Ivezaj, with a mission to be a global importer of best-in-class spirits, wines, and malts at valued prices. Passionately dedicated to providing premium products and superb customer service, they are a licensed importer and distributor of alcoholic beverages from Southeast Europe into North America. Serving a broad distribution network across 16 states, including California, Illyrian Craft Spirits' brandy provides a taste of home and a connection to cultural heritage for the Balkan diaspora. They are known for importing quality brandies and other alcoholic beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we carry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpirits (Brandy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMalts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFuture expansion: alcoholic beverages from France, Italy, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Nua V. Ivezaj, Illyrian Import, Inc. operates on a principal of doing business with integrity. Their philosophy centers on providing premium products and superb customer service, building credibility and a robust distribution network through these values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLicensed importer and distributor in the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong distribution network across 16 states, including California\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDedication to premium products from Southeast Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFounded by a member of the diaspora (implied by name\/region focus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegional roots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllyrian Craft Spirits, imported by Illyrian Import, Inc., holds significant importance for the Balkan\/Eastern European diaspora in California as it brings authentic alcoholic beverages, such as brandy from Kosovo, directly to their market. This connection provides a taste of home and an essential cultural link.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"illyrian-craft-spirits-visnja-cherry-brandy-700ml-3872153000773","title":"Illyrian Craft Spirits Visnja Cherry Brandy, Kosovan 700ml (23.7fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllyrian Craft Spirits Visnja Cherry Brandy — a Kosovan craft cherry rakija distilled from ripe summer sour cherries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, fruit-driven, and unmistakably visnja; the most distinctive of the Balkan cherry spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visnja — sour cherry — is one of the most cultivated stone fruits in the Balkans, traditionally rendered into rakija from late-summer orchard harvests. Illyrian Craft Spirits draws on the ancient Illyrian regional identity (Kosovo, Albania, and parts of the wider western Balkans), bottling small-batch heritage spirits for modern shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear with faint pink-amber tint. Pronounced sour-cherry aroma with a hint of almond-pit. Smooth palate, gentle warmth, and a clean fruit-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sip neat at room temperature as a digestif. Excellent with dark chocolate, baklava, alongside Turkish coffee, or after a Balkan grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml glass bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illyrian Craft Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48564009042148,"sku":"ALC-ILLY-700ML","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4093\/3348\/files\/3872153000773.jpg?v=1778803961"}],"url":"https:\/\/hamiltoneuromarkets.com\/collections\/illyrian-craft-spirits.oembed","provider":"Hamilton Euromarket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}