Želja 5 Year Old Plum Brandy (šljivovica) is an aged Serbian fruit brandy from Podrum Želja, a distillery located in Nanomir near Mionica, a region in western Serbia known for its fertile orchards and traditional rakija craftsmanship. The name Želja means “wish” in Serbian — a fitting title for a spirit that delivers smooth depth and layered character after years in barrel.

Made from locally grown Serbian plum varieties, this rakija is double-distilled in copper stills to capture pure fruit intensity and then aged for five years in oak barrels, softening the spirit while developing warm colour and nuanced aromatics. On official Serbian distillery listings, Želja 5 YO is described as having a harmonious, full flavour with rounded fruit tones and golden hues, reflecting both its fruit quality and maturation.

In the glass, it shows inviting aromas of ripe plum, orchard fruit and gentle spice, supported by subtle oak influence that enhances complexity without overpowering the character of the fruit. The palate is balanced and smooth, ideal for sipping neat at room temperature as an aperitif or mellow digestif.

Although the 5-year expression sits below the 7 and 12-year awards seen in regional competitions, Podrum Želja is recognised within the Balkan rakija community — with other aged variants scoring gold honours at respected events like Rakija Trophy by Wine Vision, where Želja expressions have featured among top ranked plum brandies.

For Australian drinkers exploring premium Balkan spirits, Želja 5 Year Old Plum Brandy offers a refined and authentic look at what aged Serbian rakija can be — smooth, aromatic and steeped in orchard tradition.

Želja Destilerija Rakija Stara 5 Godina

750ml

Alc. 43%

Product of Serbia