Emperus 15 – Premium Slivovitz, a complex cuvée of five indigenous Serbian plum varieties, supported by the tannins of Serbian sessile oak.

Tasting Notes

Color: dark mahogany (tamnomahagonijska esencija). Nose: notes of ripe apricots, walnuts, and fine honey tones. Palate: elegantly structured with chocolate accents and deep traces of Serbian sessile oak tannins. The finish is long, warm, and multifaceted.

Highlights

• Cuvée of five carefully selected indigenous plum varieties: Crvena Ranka, Debeljača, Požegača, Turgunja, Trnošljiva
• Aged in barrels made of Serbian sessile oak (Hrast Kitnjak)
• Aroma profile with ripe apricot, walnut, honey, and chocolate accents
• Tradition, wisdom, and craftsmanship, passed down through generations

Food Pairing & Occasion

A classic digestif with mature cheese, dried fruits, or dark chocolate. Also an ideal companion for quiet moments of indulgence after a festive evening.

Serving Recommendation

Serve at room temperature (18–20 °C) in a snifter glass.

Facts

• Genre: Slivovitz (Serbian plum brandy, Rakija)
• Plum varieties: Crvena Ranka, Debeljača, Požegača, Turgunja, Trnošljiva
• Aging: Serbian sessile oak
• Distillation: traditional, double
• Origin: Šumadija, Serbia
• Distillery: Emperus

About the Distillery

Emperus nurtures the heritage of the Senić family from Šumadija. The premium line combines decades of aging in Serbian sessile oak with indigenous plum varieties and is considered a collector's item for lovers of fine Slivovitz.