Ćirilica Plum Brandy (Šljivovica) - Serbian Plum Rakija 5 YO 700ml
Ćirilica Plum Brandy (Šljivovica) - Serbian Plum Rakija 5 YO 700ml
Ćirilica 5 YO Šljivovica is a premium Serbian plum rakija from Destilerija Ranovac, matured for five years in oak barrels. Its name, Ćirilica (Ћирилица), translates to “Cyrillic” – a deliberate celebration of the Serbian alphabet, language and cultural identity that sits at the heart of the brand.
Deep amber in colour, this aged Šljivovica combines mature plum and dried-fruit character with subtle oak, wood and gentle spice, creating a full and rounded rakija made for slow sipping. From its proudly Serbian name to the traditional plum spirit inside, Ćirilica is an excellent choice for Slava, gifting, celebrations or anyone searching for authentic Serbian Rakija in Australia.
Product of Serbia
Alc. 40% Vol.
Age: 5 Years
Bottle Size: 700ml
Five Years of Serbian Rakija Tradition
Ćirilica 5 YO is a premium aged Šljivovica produced by Destilerija Ranovac, combining Serbia's great plum-rakija tradition with five years of maturation in oak.
The extended ageing gives the rakija its distinctive amber colour and allows the plum spirit to develop greater depth and maturity. Serbian product specifications describe aromas of mature and dried fruit, wood and mild spice, followed by a full, rounded palate where fruit remains prominent alongside gentle oak and spice.
But what makes Ćirilica particularly interesting isn't only what's inside the bottle.
It's the name.
Why Is It Called Ćirilica?
Ćirilica (Ћирилица) literally translates to “Cyrillic” – the writing system deeply connected with the Serbian language and Serbian cultural identity.
The name was deliberately chosen in connection with the identity behind Destilerija Ranovac and its Serbian rakija. Rather than giving the spirit a generic international name, Ćirilica proudly places its Serbian origins front and centre.
The brand has been described in Serbian media through the idea of rakija as “a measure of Serbian identity”, connecting the name, packaging and spirit with the preservation and celebration of Serbian cultural traditions.
That makes the name especially fitting for a bottle of Šljivovica, Serbia's quintessential traditional plum spirit.
Destilerija Ranovac
Behind Ćirilica is Destilerija Ranovac, based in Ranovac near Petrovac na Mlavi in eastern Serbia.
The roots of the distillery date to 1976, when a distillery was established in Ranovac for the production and export of fruit distillates. The operation later developed under private ownership, with a renewed emphasis on traditional Serbian fruit rakija and the creation of the Ćirilica brand.
Today, Ćirilica is closely associated with Destilerija Ranovac's premium rakija range, combining Serbian fruit, traditional spirit-making culture and modern production techniques.
Five Years in Oak
The Ćirilica 5 YO expression spends five years maturing in oak barrels.
Time in wood gradually changes the character of the original plum distillate. Its colour develops into amber while the fruit character becomes complemented by mature and dried-fruit aromas, wood and subtle spice.
At 40% ABV, it is full and rounded without being a rakija intended simply to be thrown back as a shot.
The recommended serving temperature is approximately 18–20°C, allowing the mature fruit and oak aromas to properly open in the glass.
What Is Šljivovica?
Šljivovica is plum rakija and one of the spirits most strongly associated with Serbia.
The name comes from šljiva, meaning plum in Serbian. Internationally, you'll also encounter spellings and descriptions including Sljivovica, Slivovitz, Plum Rakija and Serbian Plum Brandy.
While younger Šljivovica often focuses on fresh plum character, barrel ageing creates a different expression. The spirit becomes rounder and more mature, while oak introduces additional layers of wood and spice.
With five years in oak, Ćirilica offers a great entry point into aged Serbian Šljivovica before moving into significantly older 10, 12 and 15-year-old rakijas.
A Bottle That Is Unmistakably Serbian
From the name Ćirilica to the word ЋИРИЛИЦА proudly displayed in Serbian Cyrillic on the bottle, the identity of this rakija is intentional.
That makes it particularly meaningful as a bottle for Slava, weddings, birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, a gift for a kum or family celebrations.
It is equally suited to someone building a premium rakija collection or wanting to experience how oak maturation changes traditional Serbian plum brandy.
For Australians searching for Ćirilica Rakija, Destilerija Ranovac, Serbian Rakija, Šljivovica, Slivovitz, Serbian Plum Brandy or aged Rakija in Australia, Ćirilica 5 YO combines five years of oak maturation with a story and identity unmistakably connected to Serbia.
Product Details
Producer: Destilerija Ranovac
Brand: Ćirilica / Ћирилица
Meaning: “Cyrillic”
Spirit: Plum Rakija / Šljivovica
Fruit: Plum
Age: 5 Years
Maturation: Oak Barrels
Colour: Amber
Alcohol: 40% Vol.
Bottle Size: 700ml
Serving Temperature: 18–20°C
Country: Serbia
Product of Serbia
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