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our story
The Melbourne rakija renaissance.
The Kabina story begins in Melbourne, in the neighbourhood of Ognen, Chris and our friends.
The old-school backyard bungalows (Bungalow… Cabin… Kabina…the European word for 'cabin') became our go-to hangout for family and friends. Get togethers, pre-party and post-party chats, sports and video games - a bottle of rakija always within arm's reach.
It was here, in those laid-back, sun-drenched afternoons, that we first tasted rakija, thanks to Ognen’s dad and his homemade brew. After years of sampling both the commercial and artisanal varieties, we felt an undeniable urge to give this ancient spirit a modern twist. We asked ourselves: how do we create a better drop?
So, we embarked on a journey of discovery. Exploration. Experimentation. Innovation. The result?
The. Best. Rakija. Ever.
Or at least we think so.
And so, Kabina was born — a name that reflects the good times, deep nostalgia, and the backyards that brought us together.
what's rakija?
The grape unifier of the Balkans.
Rakija dates back to at least the 14th century, where a bottle of the stuff was the only social network you needed. And the rakija distiller? He was the heart of the party - the ultimate host.
You can make rakija with just about anything fruity —plums, cherries, figs, quince, you name it. At Kabina Distilling, (after plenty of personal testing), we've opted for single vineyard Australian shiraz grapes. But here’s our secret: we skip the grape skins, distilling only the rich, velvety wine. If we weren't distilling it, they'd be selling it to France. The result is a distinguished global blend, captured in every elegantly crafted bottle.
