Gružanska Nit

About

Gružanska Nit is the flagship rakija brand from Aleksić Prvi d.o.o., a distillery founded in 2002 in the heart of Šumadija, Serbia, specifically the village of Guberevac. Rooted in family tradition and a passion for high-quality fruit, the distillery cultivates indigenous plum, quince, and Williams pear varieties on 12 hectares. They are renowned for their traditional double distillation process using copper stills, producing exceptional rakijas like their prized 20-year-aged plum brandy, Gružanska Nit 20 Godina Šljivova prepečenica. Their commitment to heritage and quality makes them a trusted name for authentic Serbian spirits among the diaspora.

What we carry

• Rakija (Fruit Brandy)
• Šljivova prepečenica (Plum Brandy) - notably the 20-year-aged "Gružanska Nit 20 Godina"
• Dunja (Quince Brandy)
• Kruška vilijamovka (Williams Pear Brandy)

Heritage & Philosophy

Aleksić Prvi d.o.o. is a family-rooted business that revived ancestral orchards and distilling traditions in 2002. They combine inherited knowledge with modern facilities, employing a traditional double distillation method in wood-fired copper stills and aging plum rakija in Serbian oak barrels. This blend of heritage and meticulous craftsmanship reflects profound regional pride in their fruit and spirit-making.

What we love

• Authentic Serbian Rakija
• Traditional Double Distillation Process
• High-Quality, Locally Sourced Fruit
• Aged in Serbian Oak Barrels

Regional roots

Gružanska Nit represents the pinnacle of Serbian rakija production, particularly from the fertile Šumadija region. For the Balkan/Eastern European diaspora in California, it signifies a taste of home, a connection to traditional craftsmanship, and a mark of cultural heritage, especially with their renowned aged plum brandy.