Zwack Unicum is a liqueur distilled from over 40 herbs from all over the world. It was invented in 1790 by one of the family’s ancestors, Doctor Zwack, royal physician to the Austro Hungarian Emperor. “Das ist ein Unicum!” Joseph II is said to have declared, thus giving this herb liqueur in its distinctive round bottle its name.

Ever since, Unicum has been known as the national drink of Hungary, its recipe a jealously guarded family secret, aged for months in oak casks in the cellars burrowing under the distillery. In 2012 Unicum Szilva or Plum introduced, the first herb liqueur in the world to be aged on fruit in oak. The recipe for Szilva is exactly the same as the original Unicum but, due to the dried plums on which it is aged, it has a smooth and velvety taste which in no way detracts from Unicum’s strong character.

Come to see the museum and taste right form the barrels!

The Film

First, visitors can see an informative but at the same time very personal 20 minute film about the history of the Zwack family and the distillery.

The “Heart” of Unicum

Visitors can visit the old distillery, where Unicum has been made since 1892. It is not possible to observe Unicum in the making, but the fragrance of herbs is overwhelming. Cabinets full of herbs line the walls and cover a huge barrel. You can see the original pot stills and vats.

The Cellars

From here visitors can descend into the cellars which extend over 2.500 square meters underneath the distillery. At the end of the tour, they may taste the classic Unicum or the Plum on tap from one of the 500 casks.

Museum

Then an audio guide is available to accompany the visitors around the museum and the overhead gallery housing the unique 15.000 miniature bottle collection, which is the largest collection of this kind in Central Europe.

Museum Shop

Here visitors may purchase Zwack products, wines and international brands distributed by the Company. There is also a wide choice of T-shirts, posters and other souvenirs.

Take a look at the Visitors’ Centre on the following link

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