Zwack Unicum Szilva Plum Liqueur 0.5l

Unicum Szilva is a plum-aged Hungarian herbal bitter that balances Unicum's deep character with ripe fruit, oak, and a gently sweeter, warming finish.

What Is Unicum Szilva?

Unicum Szilva is a fruit-led expression of the original Zwack Unicum. It begins with the same distinctive herbal character, then matures on a bed of real dried plums, which lends the spirit a rounder texture, dark-fruit depth, and a more approachable bittersweet finish.

"Szilva" is Hungarian for plum. The fruit doesn't turn Unicum into a sweet, syrupy liqueur; instead, the dried plums soften the most assertive herbal notes with rich orchard fruit, gentle spice, and oak, while retaining the unmistakable bitter backbone that makes Unicum so distinctive.

It is an excellent introduction to herbal bitters for anyone who enjoys complex, less sugary after-dinner drinks, or wants something more characterful than an ordinary fruit liqueur.

How to Drink Unicum Szilva

Its rounded plum character makes Unicum Szilva particularly easy to enjoy neat, but it also brings depth and dark-fruit complexity to simple cocktails and seasonal drinks.

• Serve well chilled and neat after dinner, preferably in a small shot glass, as a satisfying digestif.
• Pour over a large cube of ice and add a twist of orange peel to bring out the plum and spice notes.
• Make a botanical highball with 40ml Unicum Szilva, dry premium tonic water and a slice of grapefruit or orange.
• For a warming alternative, combine with premium ginger ale, plenty of ice and an orange wheel: an easy welcome drink for autumn and winter entertaining.
• Use in place of a traditional amaro or herbal bitter in a Black Manhattan or Toronto-style rye cocktail for a richer, fruitier twist.
• Pair with dark chocolate, walnut cake, aged cheese or a plum dessert when serving after a meal.

Serving Tip

Keep the bottle in the fridge or freezer, then pour it cold but not frozen. The lower temperature softens the herbal bitterness and lets the dried-plum character come through more clearly.

Where Does It Come From?

Unicum Szilva is made in Budapest by Zwack, the family company behind Hungary's best-known herbal bitter. Its character is built on Unicum's heritage, with a closely guarded herbal recipe dating back to 1790.

The spirit is matured with dried plums and oak, creating a gentler, fruitier take on the original. Explore more distinctive bottles for an after-dinner drink or home bar in our Hungarian spirits collection.

Product Information

Alcohol: 34.5% ABV.

Country of Origin: Hungary.

Storage: Store upright in a cool, dark place. Serve chilled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unicum Szilva sweet?

It is gentler and fruitier than original Unicum, with rounded dried-plum notes, but it remains a proper herbal bitter rather than a sweet fruit liqueur. Expect a complex balance of herbs, spice, oak, dark fruit and lingering bitterness.

What is the difference between Unicum and Unicum Szilva?

Original Unicum is more intensely herbal and bitter. Unicum Szilva is matured on dried plums, giving it a softer, fuller texture and richer fruit character while preserving the signature Unicum herbal profile.

For the classic, uncompromising expression, discover Zwack Unicum.

Can I use Unicum Szilva in cocktails?

Yes. Its plum and botanical character works especially well with rye whiskey, bourbon, dry tonic water, ginger ale, orange and grapefruit. Use it wherever you would normally reach for an amaro or herbal bitter and want a darker, fruitier result.

Should Unicum Szilva be served chilled?

Yes. Serve it well chilled, neat or over ice. Chilling makes the spirit feel smoother and better balances its oak and dried-plum notes with the herbs.