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Brinjevec

Harsh clear spirit distilled from juniper berries, drunk as a digestif.

Slovenia Wine & spirit Vegetarian One for the adventurous

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Made in the Karst and Notranjska from wild juniper, long taken as a folk remedy for stomach ache.

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What is Brinjevec?

Brinjevec is a wine & spirit from Slovenia: harsh clear spirit distilled from juniper berries, drunk as a digestif. Made in the Karst and Notranjska from wild juniper, long taken as a folk remedy for stomach ache.

Made with

juniper

Cooked

distilled

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