Stara Pesma Sljiva 18y

Stara Pesma Šljivovica 18 LUX – limited Serbian premium plum brandy (Šljivovica) from Bajina Bašta, aged as a cuvée from four oak barrels of different volumes.

Tasting Notes

Color: dark amber to mahogany, cognac-like. On the nose, vanilla, dried plums, figs, and nuts, complemented by a fine coumarin note from the oak (impression of hay and cinnamon). On the palate, dry, full-bodied, and long-lasting, with pleasant astringency and balanced acids. The finish is long and warm.

Highlights

• Cuvée from four oak barrels of different volumes
• Represents the best of the distillery from the 2004 vintage
• Ilić Family – traditional recipe from Bajina Bašta
• Limited edition

Food Pairing & Occasion

Ideal digestif after a festive meal. Harmonizes with dark chocolate, aged hard cheese, dried fruits, and a fine cigar. Classic Slava brandy.

Serving Recommendation

Serve at 16–18 °C in a tulip-shaped glass.

Facts

• Genre: Šljivovica (Serbian plum brandy, Rakija)
• Aging: in oak barrels of various volumes, cuvée from the 2004 vintage
• Alcohol: 40% vol.
• Bottle content: 0.7 l
• Origin: Bajina Bašta, Western Serbia
• Distillery: Stara Pesma (Ilić Family)

About the Distillery

Stara Pesma is the work of the Ilić family from Bajina Bašta in Western Serbia. The house works with hand-picked plums from the southern slopes of the region and with long aging in oak. The 18-LUX edition is the pinnacle of their range.