Tikves Lozova Rakija Unaged Grape Brandy (1L, 50%)

Tikves Lozova Rakija is a traditional Macedonian unaged grape brandy bottled at 50% ABV in a 1-litre format. Produced by Tikveš Winery, founded in 1885, it captures the raw character of sun-ripened Macedonian grapes without oak aging. The winery sits in the warm valley between Kavadarci and Negotino, a region that grows more than 20 grape varieties. Because this expression skips barrel maturation, it delivers a direct snapshot of the base grape distillate at a robust 50% ABV. The nose shows fresh grape must and white fruit, with a gentle floral lift and clean, mineral-tinged spirit presence. The palate is bright and fruit-forward, with ripe grape sweetness giving way to a slightly peppery mid-palate. The finish is medium in length, with a dry, lightly herbal fade and lingering grape-skin bitterness.