A series with a cause
Zaslužni Srbi
Since the idea for Akademska rakija was born among friends at university, this project aims, in an academic way, to raise awareness of what great people gave to our national identity, and to help the young talents who will carry it on.
From the start, Akademska rakija has taken a different approach to rakija as our national brand: on a foundation of tradition, a rakija of top quality in a modern design. This project follows the same idea and joins things that seem far apart: past and present, tradition and the modern age, rakija and education.
Each year one series of 100 bottles goes on sale in honour of the life and work of a notable person. Every bottle is numbered from 1 to 100, and its label carries a portrait drawn by hand for the edition, the person’s signature and biography. The entire proceeds of each series are donated to foundations that give scholarships to young talents, to reward the best among those who will be pillars of our society.
- Series 1
Zaslužni Srbi: Jovan Jovanović Zmaj
Plum prepečenica, series 1 of 100 numbered bottles
Each bottle is numbered from 1 to 100. The label carries a portrait drawn by hand for this edition, with Zlatne grede street in Novi Sad, where Zmaj lived, in the background, his signature and his biography. Inside is a five-year-old plum prepečenica, a blend of Požegača, Moravka, Čačanska lepotica and Čačanska rodna.
Alcohol43% vol
Sold out
- Series 2
Zaslužni Srbi: Nadežda Petrović
Quince rakija, series 2 of 100 numbered bottles
Each bottle is numbered from 1 to 100. The label carries a portrait drawn by hand for this edition, with her painting “Polje božura” in the background, her signature and a short biography. Inside is a five-year-old rakija of pure Leskovac quince.
Alcohol40% vol
Out of stock in the shop
Our other rakijas
Plum, apricot and quince, aged and gilded, plus pear, pineapple, a raspberry liqueur and a gin that changes colour.