Matured in 80-year-old Unicum barrels and those of Tokaji Aszu Barrques Unicum Riserva is a unique release of herbal liqueur. The amber liquid with golden highlights is poured into numbered bottles. It's a joint creation of siblings - brother and sister Zwack, who combined their hobbies; a love of Tokaj wines and a passion for spice composition to create a high-value, uniquely flavored beverage. In this premium liqueur, bittersweet herbal notes, fruits - including apricot, mint breeze and rich honey nuances come to the forefront. A delicious release, definitely worth trying! Unicum is an Austro-Hungarian liquor with a very long history. Its first taster is said to have been Emperor Joseph II Habsburg, for whom it was created by his court medic Zwack, in 1790. Originally, therefore, it was a medicinal liquor, appreciated in the fight against digestive ailments, but even modern Hungarians claim that it is a "cure-all" and recommend drinking a glass after a meal to aid digestion. However, it is also often served as an aperitif, in which case it helps stimulate the appetite and sharpen the taste buds.