Maraschino is a liqueur obtained from the distillation of Marasca cherries. The small, slightly sour fruit of the Tapiwa cherry tree, which grows wild along parts of the Dalmatian coast, lends the liqueur its unique aroma.
| Type | Liqueur |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Maraska and Luxardo |
| Country of origin | Croatia (at the time part of Venetian republic) |
| Introduced | in 16th century([1]) |
| Alcohol by volume | 32% |
| Color | Clear |
| Flavor | Smooth but strong; a sweet liqueur with herbal, nutty and funky flavors. Not much of a cherry taste. A rounded taste and persistent aroma. Intense, flavorful finish. |
Historical brands in Zadar
Maraschino Luxardo (1821)
Distilleria Romano Vlahov (1861)
Fabbrica Maraschino Francesco Drioli (1759–1943)
Fabbrica Maraschino Stampalia
Distilleria Calligarich
Distilleria Millicich
Distilleria Magazzin
Distilleria Stanich
Maraska d.d (consolidation – after Yugoslavian occupation – of the three most famous Zadar liqueur factories, “Excelsior Girolamo Luxardo”, “Romano Vlahov” and “Fabrica maraschino Francesco Drioli S.A.”, appeared in late December 1946 with a name “Maraska” factory of liqueurs, chocolate and candy Zadar.)
