The Rakija Diaries
Pull up a chair, pour a glass, and get comfortable. The Rakija Diaries takes you from Melbourne backyards to our stills, exploring how rakija is made, shared, and sipped. Discover the stories, the rituals, and why it's more than just a drink - it’s a Balkan education in a glass.

Rakija vs Raki.
What a difference a "ja" makes. At a quick glance, the words rakija and raki look the same, sound similar and could be mistaken for each other...
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What Is Rakija? The Spirit of the Balkans
Rakija is a fruit brandy that’s the pride and joy of the Balkans — Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and others...
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How to Drink Rakija
You don’t just drink rakija — you experience it. Drinking rakija isn’t about taking quick shots — it’s a slow, social ritual. Whether you're home or out and about...
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The Art of Eating with Rakija
you and your friends have a bottle of rakija on the table, have had a couple of cheeky sips and are starting to feel a little peckish...
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