Borovička

[1] It is characterised by its clear[2] or golden colour,[3] and a taste similar to that of dry gin.

Similar, but differently made drinks known in south Slavic countries include brinjevec in Slovenia (brin means juniper in Slovene) and klekovača in Serbia (kleka means juniper in Serbian).

International Juniper Brandy Day is celebrated annually on 24 June.

[7] 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 transported southward principally via rafts floating down the river Váh.