Emperus 12 Slivovitz – premium Serbian plum brandy from Šumadija, aged for twelve years in oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Color: dark amber. Complex on the nose: dried plums, vanilla, honey, subtle spice, and delicate woody notes. Clear, warm, and structured on the palate, the texture is soft and precisely balanced between fruit and wood. The finish is long, deep, and elegant.

Highlights

• 12 years aging in oak barrels
• From the indigenous Serbian plum varieties Rankovača, Požegača, and Delječa
• Traditional distillation in copper pot stills
• From Emperus (Šumadija) – family tradition since 1929

Food Pairing & Occasion

Recommended as a digestif after a festive meal. Harmonizes with dark chocolate, dried fruits, aged cheese, and a fine cigar.

Serving Suggestion

At 16–18 °C in a tulip or cognac glass. Neat, without ice.

Facts

• Genre: Slivovitz (Serbian plum brandy, Rakija)
• Plum varieties: Rankovača, Požegača, Delječa (indigenous)
• Aging: 12 years in oak barrels
• Alcohol: 43% vol.
• Bottle content: 0.7 l
• Origin: Šumadija, Serbia
• Distillery: Emperus

About the Distillery

The Emperus distillery from Šumadija exclusively uses indigenous Serbian plum varieties from its own orchards and ages its brandies in Serbian oak. A tradition since 1929.