Zwack Unicum (Herbal Bitter Liqueur)

Herbal bitter liqueur · Zwack · Beer & spirits · Budapest

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Why it's worth it

Unicum, made from more than 40 herbs, is described as Hungary's best-known spirit and a Hungarikum. It is rare in Czech shops, and the round bomb-shaped bottle is the classic Budapest souvenir. For adult travelers.

Taste

Dark, intensely bitter herbal liqueur with notes of liquorice, citrus peel and spice; medicinal, warming, 40%

Why this rating

You can’t get this at homerare or import-only in Czechia

Reviewers rave about it3 sourced review quotes on file

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Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices

Scores 9 of 10 on our published rubric.

Nutrition

Nutritional values per 100 ml

Alcohol40 % vol

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

Tesco

Spar

Auchan€€EAN 5995099191720

If you know Czech shelves

Closest CZ analog is Becherovka: both herbal bitters, but Unicum is darker and far more bitter

Sources

“Zwack Unicum herb liqueur- one of the best known Hungarian spirit brands”
www.budapestbylocals.com (blog)
“A Hungarian liqueur made from more than 40 herbs and spices”
travellingmandala.com (blog)
“Unicum presents a dense herbal profile with mentholated mint and subtle berry undertones.”
itshungary.com (blog)

Curated 2026-09-24. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.