An interesting drink, popular throughout most of Central and Eastern Europe, kvas, is made from rye or black bread, which is why it's also referred to as bread drink. The bread has to be dried and baked or fried. The original name derives from the... more

Milk is an important part of Estonian cuisine as it is a crucial ingredient of many typical dishes. Estonians also drink a lot of diary products made from soured milk. Apart from ready-to-drink yoghurt and kefir, in Estonia you can also try the... more

The sweet mead is an inseparable part of many celebrations, the most popular being the Finnish Vappu festival. It has a distinctive fruity sour taste caused by the the added lemon flesh and rind. Then some raisins are added and when they rise to the... more

This national Estonian liqueur produced by the local company Liviko is widely popular in all Baltic countries. The liqueur has a distinctive sweet taste with the overtones of rum. It is flavoured with various herbs and spices, such as citrus oil,... more

Kisel, in fact, is rather a dessert than a drink. It's a speciality of many countries in Eastern and Northern Europe. The name comes from the old Slavic word meaning 'sour', since usually Kisel is made from sour fruits. Based on juice or milk, it... more

Vodka is the most common strong alcoholic drink in Estonia. Apart from internationally known brands, Estonia produces a wide variety of its own national drinks. The major Estonian brands include Black Sea Vodka, Buxhoeveden Black Label Vodka,... more