From the shelf
Two of the 3
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Two kinds of rakija side by side
In the Balkans, rakija is the collective name for distilled drinks made from fruit or grapes. Which fruit goes in is in the name: sljivovica comes from sliva, the Slavic word for plum, and komovica from komovi, the residues left over after pressing grapes.
From Badel we have those two side by side. The sljivovica is a plum spirit and we stock it in two bottle sizes. The komovica is distilled from pressed grape residues, which makes it a relative of Italian grappa and Portuguese bagaceira.
All three bottles are clear and unsweetened. In our shop they sit on the shelf with eau de vie, obstler and slivovitz, where fruit spirits from all over Europe stand together.
The three bottles we have in stock
Badel Sljivovica
Plum spirit in the litre bottle. 40 per cent according to the label.
€ 26,99
Badel Sljivovica
The same sljivovica in the smaller 50 centilitre bottle. 40 per cent according to the label.
€ 14,99
Badel Komovica Rakija
Distilled from the residues of pressed grapes. One litre, 37.5 per cent according to the label.
€ 22,99
What is sljivovica?
Sljivovica, also spelled slivovitz or slivovitsj, is a spirit of fermented plums. The name comes from the Slavic word sliva, plum. The drink is naturally colourless; it turns golden yellow when stored in oak casks. Sljivovica belongs to a broad belt from the Balkans to Czechia and Moravia, where many people also have it distilled for themselves.
Croatia's largest drinks house
- The company in brief
- ZagrebThat is where the head office is.
- After 1945The present company is formed from a merger of several houses.
- 2011Takeover of juice producer Eurobev.
- BroadSpirits, wine and soft drinks under one roof.
Badel 1862 is based in Zagreb and is Croatia's largest producer of wine and spirits. The company as it exists today came about after the Second World War, when the government of the time merged a number of existing houses, including Marijan Badel and Badel-Vinoprodukt.
Besides rakija, Badel makes pelinkovac, travarica and vinjak, among others. In 2011 the takeover of Eurobev added a juice and soft drinks division. In the Netherlands the house is best known for its sljivovica.
What is komovica?
Komovica is rakija made from komovi: the skins, seeds and stalks left over after grapes have been pressed for wine. These residues are fermented and distilled. The same raw material yields grappa in Italy, marc in France and bagaceira in Portugal. What determines the flavour is the grape and the region.
Plum or grape, and which bottle size?
The first distinction is the raw material. If you want a plum spirit, the sljivovica is the one for you. If you are looking for something in the direction of grappa, the komovica is the bottle.
We have the sljivovica in two sizes: 50 centilitres and one litre. Both labels state 40 per cent.
Not sure? Call 0570 541 278 or email info@bockje.nl. We're happy to help you choose.
Frequently asked questions about Badel
How many bottles of Badel does ’t Bockje have in stock?
Three, all available immediately: the sljivovica in 50 centilitres and in one litre, and the komovica rakija in one litre.
What is sljivovica?
A spirit of fermented plums. The name comes from the Slavic word sliva, plum. The drink is colourless and turns golden yellow when stored in oak casks.
What is the difference between sljivovica and komovica?
The raw material. Sljivovica is distilled from plums, komovica from the skins, seeds and stalks left over after pressing grapes.
Where does Badel come from?
From Zagreb in Croatia. Badel 1862 is the country's largest producer of wine and spirits; the company as it exists today was formed after the Second World War from a merger of several houses.
How much alcohol does it contain?
The labels of the two bottles of sljivovica state 40 per cent, that of the komovica 37.5 per cent.
Does ’t Bockje also ship Badel abroad?
Yes. We ship to around forty countries. Email info@bockje.nl if you want to know whether your country is included.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
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Brink 2, Bathmen
All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed