Zwack Kosher Plum Brandy

Forewarning, this is not a drink for everyone. Appearance: Relatively clear. Nose: Plum with crisp alcohol. Pleasant, but strong. Palate: Lot's of powerful clean alcohol, very strong. Also notes of dry plum with minimal sweetness (not nauseating like many other plum brandies I've tried). Finish: More clean alcohol and dry plum. A touch of woodiness? Short and slightly bitter. Overall: As I said before this is NOT for everyone. Most will make a contorted face, possibly cough, and feel like death is upon them as the liquid feels so slick and powerful it reminds many of lighter fluid or paint thinner. The thing is I actually found this enlivening. The nose, palate, and finish were just so pure, straightforward, tasty, and refreshingly dry that I couldn’t help, but enjoy it. It actually put thoughts of central Europe in my mind and made me not care at all about the obvious lack of complexity. Note: This drink was provided by family. I have no idea as to the cost.

High-proof plum brandy similar to a very harsh moonshine. On the nose, you can pick some of the fruit notes carried away by the alcohol but, in the mouth it’s like paint thinner. I got the bottle from a friend who couldn’t find anybody who would like it and, after a few attempts, I couldn’t find myself nor anybody else liking it neither so, it’s now gone for good.