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Before the maceration process more than 40 aromatic Mediterranean herbs fruits, roots, and blossoms are carefully selected. This fine selection is then macerated. Two macerates are then separated.
The macerate that is richer in aroma and extracts goes to the still to create a special distillate.
The macerate is then blended with special distillate creating the essence.
Antique is going through the filtration process to remove any remaining particles of the maceration process.
Antique is bottled in its famous and original shape bottle.
Antique is ready to be enjoyed. Indulge yourself with three ice cubes and a slice of orange. Should you need more inspiration please check our Enjoyment section.
No artificial aromas, no preservatives, no taste amplifiers, no compromise. The flavour of this premium herbal liqueur is dominated by Wormwood, an aromatic herb characterized by its scent and bitter note and known for the beneficial effect on the human body.
botanical name: Artemisia Absinthium L.
fam: Compositae
The centrepiece of what makes Antique Pelinkovac. Wormwood is prized for its unique aroma, as well as its healing properties with the right dosage. For lovers of good taste, it is famous as the herb which gave Pelinkovac its name.
botanical name: Salvia officinalis L.
fam: Lamiaceae
Sage leaf is well-known for its healing properties; it is often used to relieve inflammations of the mouth and throat. In Antique Pelinkovac it adds a unique note to the already distinctive taste.
botanical name: Hypericum perforatum L
fam: Hypericaceae
Hyperici Herba is an ancient healing herb dating back to antiquity. It was made famous as such by the medieval order of St. John, after whom the herb received its modern name. St John’s wort found its way into many traditional herbalistic recipes, and with its rich history found its way into Antique Pelinkovac.
botanical name: Melissa officinalis L.
fam: Lamiaceae
A relative newcomer to Antique Pelinkovac’s historically rich ingredients with a “mere” 500-year tradition, lemon balm adds its unique, lemon-like scent to the already rich aroma and history of Antique Pelinkovac.
botanical name: Acorus calamus L.
fam: Acoraceae
One of the most ancient herbs in usage, Sweet Flag was first mentioned in an ancient Egyptian text in the 14th century BC. Throughout its long history, it was often misnamed and mislabeled, leading to many confusions. There is no doubt about its role in Antique Pelinkovac, however. Sweet Flag is a crucial element of the timelessly original taste, and its historical legacy lives on with every cheer.
botanical name: Lavandula officinalis L.
fam: Lamiaceae
A herb beloved across the world for its iconic scent, of course, Lavender found its way into the carefully curated selection of Antique Pelinkovac ingredients. Lavender used to be so valued so highly that a mere pound would cost a month of labor wage. Today, it is readily available everywhere, but rarely was it used as well as it was in Antique Pelinkovac.
botanical name: Pimpinella anisum L.
fam: Apiaceae
Whereas many of our ingredients were used since ancient time for medicinal purposes, Anise had been used since ancient times for – culinary purposes. It has a distinctly liquorice-like flavour thanks to its potent essential oil, anethole.
botanical name: Foeniculum dulce L.
fam: Apiaceae
Sweet fennel is an excellent, aromatic herb often used in cooking. It is the perfect complementary herb to anise, as proved by the final taste of Antique Pelinkovac which features both. If you wish to taste it in food and not just an excellent drink, we suggest risotto. With a glass of Antique, of course.
botanical name: Centaurium erythraea L.
fam: Gentianaceae
That pleasant warmth on the inside one can feel after a sip of Antique Pelinkovac can be attributed to the common centaury. It is widely used to help with stomach pain as a medicine, but the flower is renowned for its beauty. To be an ingredient of Antique Pelinkovac, taste and aroma are not enough. Beauty of form is also a must.
It currently contains crystallized herbal residue from over 100 years of production and you can taste in every Antique bottle.
After it has matured perfectly and achieved its distinctive hue, it is carefully bottled, thus becoming a true Croatian craft product.
It inspired us for creating the same authentic experience for the whole Antique range. To ensure premium quality control and supreme satisfaction, every bottle is marked with a unique serial number printed on the label at the back of the bottle.
