Podrum Palić Reaffirms Its Place Among the World’s Best, Ranking in the Top Four for the 2024 IWSC
As the official World’s Best Fruit Distillate Producer for 2023, according to the IWSC, the Podrum Palić distillery continues its successful streak this autumn with a new nomination by this prestigious global association. Renowned for its expertise and influence in the world of wine and spirits.
The IWSC far exceeds a standard competition—this year, over 4,000 samples from more than 100 countries were judged by a panel of 100 international experts. This rigorous yet fair selection process raises industry standards, setting benchmarks of exceptional quality and challenges for all producers.
In the year Podrum Palić re-enters the race for the most prestigious trophy—popularly dubbed the “Wimbledon of Distilleries”—the distillery has already secured seven IWSC medals for 2024. Four medals were awarded to premium rakijas from the Baraba collection, while three additional honours went to the Sinner dry gin and the portfolio’s latest addition, the bitter liqueur Gorshtak.
Baraba Plum and Baraba Apricot each earned gold medals with 95 points, while Baraba Grape Brandy and Baraba Quince Barrique won silver.
Building on its legacy of excellence, Podrum Palić ranks among the world’s best, once again competing for the title of world’s best fruit distillate producer.
It is worth recalling that Baraba Grape Brandy not only won gold last year but also claimed the title of “Best of the Best” in its category, earning the prestigious Outstanding Gold Trophy with 99 points.
Despite fierce competition in the gin category, Sinner Dry Gin earned a bronze medal in its category, as well as silver for its gin & tonic combination in partnership with the renowned Franklin & Sons from London.
Finally, the newest addition to the Podrum Palić family—the Gorshtak bitter liqueur, crafted from 37 different herbs—secured its first bronze medal at this year’s IWSC competition.
Although the distillery did not claim the top award again this year, it achieved remarkable recognition by ranking among the top four fruit distilleries worldwide—a significant accomplishment in an elite international field.
Podrum Palić
Podrum Palić 1896 is a Serbian distillery with a tradition spanning over 125 years. Following a comprehensive reconstruction and modernisation completed in 2019, Podrum Palić has become one of the most technologically advanced distilleries in the region.
The fruit used for its premium products is grown on 120 hectares of its own orchards in the Palić region. Its dedication to exceptional quality has already been recognised with the title of World’s Best Fruit Distillate Producer for 2023, along with numerous accolades for the Baraba premium rakija collection and other products from its extensive portfolio.
About IWSC
The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), founded in 1969, is one of the most prestigious global competitions for evaluating the quality of wines and spirits. Renowned for its expertise and independence, the IWSC brings together leading industry professionals and sets the highest standards through rigorous evaluation and analysis processes.
