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 :)

[–] anomnom@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Sounds like Moxie, but probably better tasting.

[–] COASTER1921@lemmy.ml 1 points 51 minutes 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.

[–] fxomt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 15 hours 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

[–] ton618@lemm.ee 6 points 15 hours ago (2 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.

[–] COASTER1921@lemmy.ml 1 points 49 minutes ago

Polish grocery stores generally have it in the UK.

[–] xploit@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours 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...

[–] ton618@lemm.ee 1 points 4 hours ago

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.

[–] Gieselbrecht@feddit.org 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] ton618@lemm.ee 1 points 4 hours ago

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

[–] Ghyste@sh.itjust.works 3 points 15 hours 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...

[–] trashgirlfriend@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour 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.

[–] madjo@feddit.nl 1 points 2 hours ago

Don't try Dutch drop then 😄

[–] ton618@lemm.ee 4 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] Ghyste@sh.itjust.works 3 points 15 hours ago

Yep!

[–] RedAggroBest@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago

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

[–] brokenlcd@feddit.it 2 points 15 hours 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