Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fig Brandy
Smokvovača
Brandy distilled from dried Herzegovinian figs, sweeter and rounder than grape rakija and traditionally drunk warm in winter.
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Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Loza
Loza is a grape rakija, distilled from fermented grape pomace and sometimes sold as the Croatian PGI Lozovača. It is a clear, dry spirit of the Adriatic and Herzegovinian cellar.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Orahovac
Green walnuts picked before the shells harden, steeped whole in spirit and sugar for months until the liquid turns black.
Kosovo
Raki
Raki rrushi
Albania's national spirit, a clear fruit brandy distilled from fermented grapes, plums, mulberries, or other fruits, 40-55% alcohol, served as a welcome drink and at celebrations, a legendary icon.
Dalmatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Travarica
Grape brandy re-infused with mountain herbs — usually mint, sage, wormwood and juniper — until it turns green-gold and bitter.
Serbia
Šljivovica
Rakija made from plums, most popular type in eastern Croatia, often aged in barrels developing yellowish color, PGI protected.