Profile: Badel 1862 in Croatia – Spirits

By Sara d’Amato

This feature was commissioned by United Stars.

Badel 1862 is Croatia’s largest and oldest producer of wine and spirits and, as such, prices are more accessible in export. Be advised that this piece is sponsored by United Stars, but the opinions and reviews herein are our own.

Croatia has been producing wine for two thousand years, but the modern wine period was jumpstarted in 1991 when Croatia, formerly part of Yugoslavia, became a democratic republic, causing a cultural reinvigoration with an influx of investment in tourism.

Read an article on the wines of Badel here.

Spirits

Badel Hrvatska Stara Sljivovica Premium Plum Brandy, Croatia, $34.95

Badel Pelinkovac Orange, Croatia, $28.95

Badel Pelinkovac Gorki, Croatia (1000ml), $28.95

Badel Travarica Herbal Brandy, Croatia (1000ml), $44.95

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