A Romanian strong Brandy: TUICA 50-60% alcohol!

[@necurrence1776]

Thanks for sharing. A few things to add if people are interested : normally țuică is transparent even when it's 25 years old. I've tried it myself. The reason we see it yellow-ish is because people add certain wood branches to give a more distinctive look and scent, but most importantly to not confuse it with water. Completely rotten fruit are actually avoided because they don't produce the sugar that is needed for alcohol. But they should be as ripe as possible. The process of tuica distilling requires a lot of experience and if not done properly it can turn from "medicine" to "poison" real quick. Currently not so many people are distilling at home as there are local companies that provide this service for you in a safer environment. Tuica is still used in most ceremonies like traditional weddings and a good tuica should be superior in taste, smell and vibe to most mass produced spirits out there.

[@maolsuperstar]

Thank you! indeed very interesting the content that you have shared! very informative on this excellent drink!

[@dan_6915]

Grandma used to boil plum liquor (țuică) in the cold winter days, when i was a kid in the 90s.. Poor it in a small glass and add some sugar in it. Man that was crazy delicious. They also used to make Vișinată (sour cherry liquor), in the country side back in the day.. That was even better than țuică.. so sweet and tasty..

[@kyleking2676]

Tried this for the 1st time earlier today. It has such a different feel than any other alcohol I’ve ever tried. Can’t really explain it but I like it.

[@SandyRiverBlue]

Romania grows as many plums as the United States at a very small fraction of its size. Not too shabby for a plant that originated in Iran and was not introduced into Romania until about 200 BC.

[@romanchomenko2912]

My Uncle in Bosnia had which I thought was a steam engine and he laughed at me no no it's my happy machine a double pot still fired by wood it took a whole day distilling 100 litres then aged in oak barrels. The traditional way is to ferment in oak barrels prior the still .

[@nope.thankies]

Aw, he called it his happy machine that's too funny 🤭

[@eleazarmoraru6532]

And some ppl drink half a bottle and they are still up

[@maolsuperstar]

wooow!!!

[@fredbeark4211]

MAOLsuperstar its what romanians do

[@baldrik83]

Muchas gracias por subir videos como éste, hoy conocí ese detilado al leer un libro. Y me imaginaba cómo lo hacían, ahora puedo verlo.

[@maolsuperstar]

Me alegro que te haya sido util, gracias por tu comentario!

[@viktorrostov1314]

palinca is also romanian not hungarian , the same for the gulas dish who is transilvanian-romanian based brought here by the ottomans.

[@maolsuperstar]

+Viktor Rostov Thanks for the remark Viktor

[@motog4-75]

Nope, goolash is definitely Hungarian. Travelers & probably Turks too carried it over the border. 🤷‍♂️But hey who really cares. It's just a tasty meat & potato stew that probably most countries make or slightly similar & each one has their own name for it. So drop borders & names for a minute & look at it as good food for humans.

[@rajuparakkal]

Nice video, guys. I love both tuica and palinca. I live in the US but I still have a shot of palinca before dinner most days. Sometimes, after dinner too!

[@maolsuperstar]

incredible strong beverage, but really interesting. Thanks for your comment.

[@mimisor66]

Țuică is only once distilled, while pălincă is duble distilled and thus much stronger

[@maolsuperstar]

thanks for the clarification!

[@gheorgheconstantin1425]

Tuica

[@inavladtepes328]

Palinca!!!!! Gooood!!!

[@unromanalfa4610]

anti covid

[@ionutpetrache2131]

For me,as a Romanian the mixture between english and romanian(i'm talking about the word țuică) is funny as shit Thumbs up bro,keep up the good work👍😂🤣🔥

[@maolsuperstar]

thank you! :-)

[@0ki7o]

0:49 Yep, this is Romania.

[@cornelhd8299]

Horinca zona Maramureș 60°>

[@DemianPhotos]

welcome

[@arthurhaldeens2437]

Palinca is also Romanian.

[@attilanagy237]

Do you know how many pounds of fruit they use to make one liter?

[@maolsuperstar]

sorry I don't know. Anybody out there knows??

[@deathbymyside5773]

for 100 liters of pălincă, you use like a ton of fermented plums at the best alcohol convertion ratio

[@deathbymyside5773]

so taking this in consideration about 10 kg of fruit/ litre depends if you use apples or pears, they are converting less alcohol through the fermentation process it's very arguable

[@attilanagy237]

death by my side appreciate it!

[@paul9260]

Not just this fruits using is some call it corcodușe similar like plums.

[@Wearefree83]

You know when you're married when a woman count your palinca shots !😅

[@gabrielburcus2120]

Încearcă HORINCA de Maramureș

[@MASTER-qc6mx]

i can drink more than 3 shots in a row whit out feel dizzy

[@maolsuperstar]

indeed it is very strong!

[@LivadaBio]

!!!

[@ionut-alexandrusbaroi6931]

I am happy because i am romanian.. I cant get drunk if i am not drinking at least 1 litre

[@maolsuperstar]

really??? That is impressive. For me two glasses is already too much :-)

[@ionut-alexandrusbaroi6931]

@@maolsuperstar in some parts of the country they are giving alcohol to babies

[@maolsuperstar]

@@ionut-alexandrusbaroi6931 now the explanation of why romanians get to be inmune to alcohol :-)

[@ionut-alexandrusbaroi6931]

@@maolsuperstar here the children are starting to smoke from like 12 or 13 years they are talking a out depression and love and the bars are full of underage children... Girls who are 12 or 13 looks like an 18-20 years one they have 20 years boyfriends and they are having sex from a little age

[@USMC--me3ig]

Lamo it’s 9 in the morning third shot

[@florinlazar1340]

Es muy parecido con aguardiente..😅😅😅😅😅

[@alexandruianchis3750]

At least 20 l if it’s for personal consumption

[@maolsuperstar]

thanks for the clarification!

[@alexandruianchis3750]

You’re welcome.

[@rogahhtaylahh1893]

im 11 and i drank just a BIT and it tasted like mud. well, gross. and i, unconsciously let it fall out of my mouth. it just FELL hahaha

[@BuddhaOwl]

It prolly numbed your mouth :)) like at the dentist.

[@variabledani]

You accent sounds like you are from Spain

[@maolsuperstar]

You got it right!

[@maolsuperstar]

indeed I am :-)

[@nope.thankies]

Coincidentally Romanian is also a romance language as is Spanish and Italian since they come from Latin. I suppose when speaking in English there would be a similar accent

[@LA-rk1ht]

Cyprien mdr

[@motog4-75]

Those apples that farmer is mashing are beyond filthy and no fit for a clean fermentation. All kinds of bacteria & unwanted microbes would ruin it & not give you anything decent at all. Very bad technique & method. Very primitive.