Baraba rakijas won six awards and were recognized for their exceptional quality at the prestigious international competition IWSC 2023 held in London.
At the oldest European competition (International Wine & Spirit Competition), a jury panel of 120 leading experts (holders of the Master of Spirit title, famous bartenders, sommeliers, and master blenders) evaluated over 4,000 entries from 98 countries.International Wine & Spirit Competition) žiri od 120 vodećih eksperata, nosilaca titule Master of Spirit, zatim čuvenih barmena, somelijera i master blendera ocenjivao je preko 4.000 prijava iz 98 zemalja.
Baraba rakijas has won several medals in the world of spirits. They won two silver medals for quince and plum rakijas, and two gold medals for apricot and viljamovka rakijas. Baraba grape soared to the very top of the spirits world, with 99 points, winning the Outstanding gold medal.
This year, only nine spirits from around the world, includig Baraba grape received such a high rating. Among them are aquavit, rum, baijiu, Irish and Scotch whiskey, then one Armagnac and two vodkas.
Baraba Loza has become the first and only grape brandy in Serbia to receive a gold medal and such a high rating.
At the end of the competition, a selection of all the medal winners competed with each other for the overall trophy of the competition, which Baraba loza won - as the best of the best in its category!
Another spirit from Podrum Palić - Vinjak, won a silver medal in its category with 90 points at the same competition.
We would like to remind you that Baraba rakijas had a successful winning streak in the previous period. It all started with the Baraba plum winning three awards at the Brillante Hungarian Spirits Awards, last September. The awards include the Gold Medal, the Best Plum Rakija award, and the Best Commercial Rakija award for the year 2022.
Discover how the Baraba rakijas were described by top experts and judges during the IWSC 2023 IWSC 2023 competition tasting.
Baraba grape
“Exceedingly fruity on the nose with rounded flavours of juicy strawberries, pineapple, fresh apricots, zesty mandarins and fragrant moscato grapes on the palate. Blessed with a generously long floral finish that just keeps on giving. Magical.“
Baraba apricot
“Blissfully jammy with big sticky notes of apricot jam, delectable caramel, aromatic Earl Grey tea and dry vanilla shortbread. Boasts a velvety grandiose finish brimming with stunning bursts of juicy nectarines, apricots and sumptuous sweet spice.“
Baraba Viljamovka
“A well-balanced handsome spirit, crackling with the delectable notes of caramel and luscious fresh fruit. Lovely and dry on the finish with gorgeously creamy undertones of vanilla and sweet lingering spice. Highly recommended.“
Baraba plum
“Bright plums with juicy oak aromas. The wonderfully balanced palate has a soft vanilla and ground cinnamon flavour alongside an abundance of fruit character.“
Baraba quince
“Fresh and zingy, with a delicate nose led by juicy fresh fruit and hints of leafy hedgerow. Generous on the palate with an engagingly long finish.“
