Maraska Plum Brandy is a classic Croatian plum brandy (šljivovica) produced by Maraska, one of Croatia’s longest-standing distillers with roots in the historic city of Zadar — a centre of Dalmatian spirit and liqueur production for centuries. Founded in 1945 and built on a legacy that stretches back to the region’s famed maraschino industry, Maraska today makes a range of distilled beverages grounded in Croatian fruit-brandy tradition.

Made from fully ripe plums grown in the fertile Adriatic hinterland, Maraska’s plum brandy undergoes special fermentation and double distillation to capture the natural fruit richness and rich aroma typical of traditional šljivovica. Many Croatian plum brandies like this come from a region known for being among the largest plum-growing areas in Europe, giving a distinctive Croatian expression to this classic Balkan spirit.

In the glass, Maraska Plum Brandy shows a clean, pale-gold colour, opening with aromas of ripe plum, stone fruit and a touch of orchard spice. The palate is smooth, fruity and balanced, with the pure plum character taking centre stage — a profile that sits firmly within the traditional rakija style yet with Croatian clarity and subtlety.

This style of plum brandy is traditionally enjoyed neat at room temperature as an aperitif or digestif, and pairs naturally with cheese, grilled meats, rich pâtés and hearty Mediterranean cuisine. For Australian drinkers exploring Croatian spirits beyond wine, Maraska Plum Brandy offers an authentic, approachable introduction to Croatian rakija heritage and everyday drinkability.