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[โ€“] [email protected] 24 points 4 weeks ago (6 children)

It has a very acquired taste: liquorice, anis (main Ouzo ingredient), and some other herbs I'm not sure of. It's sweet, but just the right amount. I like it, but there's many people who dislike the taste. If you have the chance, try it :)

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure it's just about impossible to get your hands on it here (unless you live in turkiye or syria, those are close to europe so should be easier?) but that sounds good honestly. If i ever go to europe i'll 100% try it. Fat chance, but if i ever do. Thanks for describing the taste btw

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (3 children)

As far as I know you can only get it in Slovakia and Czech Republic (maaaybe Poland, but not so sure about that one) Source: am from Slovakia, but living in Nordic country now. Edit: I should look for more polish shops..thanks for informing me that Kofola does indeed made it outside EU..I'm proud โ€ขฬโ ย โ ย โ โ€ฟโ ย โ ,โ โ€ขฬ€

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

You can get it in small European shops in both UK and Canada, but also in one particular large supermarket in Canada

Not that it helps in your specific case, but just saying...

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Really?! Thats actually really cool that it made it all the way to Canada! I haven't honestly really looked for it here where I live now, it makes it that more precious to me for when I return for home visit once a year.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It does cost an arm and a leg though ๐Ÿ˜‚ This was from one of the larger stores, it used to be cheaper before, but all this "inflation" was great opportunity to hike the prices up.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

That is crazy to see with $ price tag! Thanks for taking time to take the pic!

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Looks like it can be ordered on Amazon in the US at least. $43 USD for 12 bottles ($0.21/fl Oz).

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Polish grocery stores generally have it in the UK.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Too bad it's not widely available in Polish grocery stores in Poland.

I just brought some from Slovakia, but I would need a resupply, someday.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks for the recommendation, one more thing to look forward to when I visit Prague in May :)

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Nice! Do you like cheese? If so, try to find the fried cheese, it's called "smaลพรกk" or "smaลพenรฝ syr" - it's deep fried cheese with fries and mayo - sounds simple, but it's the best unhealthy food you can eat!

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I like rather mild cheese like Gouda. That sounds great though, thank you very much - I will definitely try to find it :)

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Then my friend you're in luck - cause it's made from Gouda/mild cheese!

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Perfekt ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

To be honest you got my attention.

By what you described i feel like adding a bit of gentian to it it would make a decent cocktail

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

Ugh. I don't know how anyone likes anise/black licorice flavor... It turns my stomach.

Then again there are people who'd wonder how I don't like it...

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

That's what makes the world interesting - everyone likes something different :)

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago

It really doesn't taste like black licorice

Not a particularly acquired taste either? A lot of people who I know tried it and just liked it right away.

It's a good drink, a bit less sweet with some sourness and maybe a slight herbal taste to it? Very delicious though.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago

Don't try Dutch drop then ๐Ÿ˜„

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago

That sounds really good... Wish I could get in the US to try now

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Sounds like Moxie, but probably better tasting.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago

Moxie is significantly sweeter (and more offensive imo). I wish there were options for lightly sweetened sodas elsewhere but Kofola is the only one I know of and it's quite limited in availability outside of Eastern Europe.