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Their plum rakija, šljivovica, is particularly iconic, alongside their diverse fruit brandies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we carry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRakija (fruit brandy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eŠljivovica (plum rakija)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDunjevača (quince rakija)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eViljamovka (pear rakija)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKajsijevača (apricot rakija)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLoza (grape rakija)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStara Sokolova is a family business, with recipes passed down through generations, embodying a deep respect for traditional Serbian distilling methods. Their philosophy centers on using only the finest fruits from their region, combined with time-honored techniques to produce authentic, high-quality rakija.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuthentic Serbian heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraditional distilling methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality fruit brandies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmooth, refined taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegional roots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Balkan and Eastern European diaspora in California, Stara Sokolova is more than just a drink; it's a staple of hospitality, celebration, and tradition. It evokes memories of family gatherings, toasts to good health, and the comforting spirit of home, making it an essential item for reconnecting with cultural roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stara-sokolova-plum-brandy-750ml-8600101730022","title":"Stara Sokolova Plum Brandy Šljivovica, Serbian Rakija 750ml (25.4fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStara Sokolova Šljivovica — the flagship Serbian plum brandy from the Old Falcon distillery, in the Užice tradition of western Serbia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, traditional, and warming; the family's defining rakija expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stara Sokolova has been crafted by the Bogdanović family across seven generations in the Mačva region of western Serbia. Šljivovica — distilled from autumn-ripe Pozegača plums — is the most iconic Serbian spirit, the welcome drink across households and the centerpiece of slava and family celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear to faint amber. Pronounced ripe plum aroma with a hint of stone-fruit kernel. Smooth, warming palate; clean fruit-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sip neat in a small chilled glass as a digestif or welcome drink. Classic with smoked meats, kulen, kajmak, aged hard cheese, or walnut povitica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml glass bottle. 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Stara Sokolova has been crafted by the Bogdanović family across seven generations, with dunja sitting alongside their flagship šljivovica and viljamovka expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale golden hue. Pronounced quince aroma with floral and honeyed notes. Silky palate with gentle warmth and a long aromatic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve neat at room temperature as a digestif. Excellent with aged hard cheese, walnut torte, dried fruit, or alongside dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml glass bottle. 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Apricot rakija (kajsijevača) is one of the more aromatic Serbian fruit distillates, traditionally distilled from ripe summer apricots from the central and western Serbian orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal-clear. Pronounced ripe apricot aroma with hints of stone fruit and orchard blossom. Smooth, refined palate; clean fruit-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve neat at room temperature as a digestif or welcome drink. Excellent with walnut povitica, baklava, aged hard cheese, or alongside Turkish coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml glass bottle. 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