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Klekovača

plum brandy redistilled with juniper berries, sharply aromatic

Serbia Wine & spirit Vegetarian

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

Juniper berries, called kleka, are added to šljivovica for a second distillation, a tradition of western Serbia and Bosnia.

Frequently asked questions

What is Klekovača?

Klekovača is a wine & spirit from Serbia: plum brandy redistilled with juniper berries, sharply aromatic. Juniper berries, called kleka, are added to šljivovica for a second distillation, a tradition of western Serbia and Bosnia.

Made with

fruitjuniper

Cooked

distilled

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