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Žganje

home-distilled fruit brandy of plums, pears or juniper

Slovenia Wine & spirit Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed · Updated September 2026

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History

Farm distilling is a licensed tradition in Slovenia; brinjevec, made from juniper berries, and plum slivovka are the best-known types.

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What is Žganje?

Žganje is a wine & spirit from Slovenia: home-distilled fruit brandy of plums, pears or juniper. Farm distilling is a licensed tradition in Slovenia; brinjevec, made from juniper berries, and plum slivovka are the best-known types.

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