SABER Elyzia, a Romanian liqueur brand with a tradition of more than 200 years, was distinguished with 4 medals at the prestigious competition World Liqueur Awards 2021. SABER Elyzia conquered the entire podium dedicated to Romania, winning the medal for the best Romanian fruit liqueur, as well as gold, silver and bronze medals. The World Liqueur Awards 2021 is part of the World Drinks Awards global competition series and this year gathered liqueur brands from the USA, Australia, New Zealand, France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Portugal and Romania.

SABER Elyzia Sour Cherries was rated “excellent” and won the medal for the best Romanian liqueur, being described by the jury of the competition chaired by Tobias Gorn, beverage expert, consultant and journalist, as “Juicy and fresh sour cherry on nose. Red and sweeter cherry on the palate tending towards cherry throat lozenges with a blob of cherry jam. Peppery hot finish adds balance.” The “expressive” SABER Elyzia Black Currants was awarded a gold medal, conquering the jury through the  “juicy and vibrant palate with lovely and balanced fruit sweetness vs acidity.” SABER Elyzia Forest Fruits won a silver medal, and SABER Elyzia Blueberries won a bronze medal.

The liqueurs competing in the World Liqueur Awards competition were assessed by a jury of spirits experts and specialists, as well as spirits journalists, and the judging criteria were the taste, production process and product design.

SABER Elyzia was created in 1789, based on a traditional recipe from Bucovina. It is one of the few liqueurs in the world produced and bottled with whole fruits. Appreciated by consumers around the world, SABER Elyzia won numerous awards at competitions organized in Europe, the USA, Asia and South Africa.