GIN FROM SRBAC WINS GOLD AT PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION IN PORTUGAL

A small family-owned distillery from Srbac, Republika Srpska, has achieved remarkable international success. “D Gin,” a London Dry Gin produced by the Milijaš Distillery, has won a gold medal at an international spirits competition held on the Portuguese island of Madeira, competing against more than 2,200 alcoholic beverage samples from 70 countries around the world.

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This prestigious award is another confirmation that high-quality products created with passion, knowledge, and dedication can successfully compete with internationally recognized brands.

“D Gin” topped the list of gold medal winners in the London Dry Gin category. According to the expert jury, the gin stands out for its expressive and complex floral and botanical aromas, complemented by notes of citrus and dried herbs.

FROM SRBAC TO INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

This is not the first major international achievement for the family-owned Milijaš Distillery. Following a gold medal at a competition in Frankfurt, the latest success in Portugal further confirms the quality of its products.

Maja Milijaš, founder of the distillery, emphasized that each new award provides additional motivation for further development and improvement.

“Frankfurt confirmed that exceptional quality can also be achieved through craft production. Portugal brought us another confirmation and a reminder that it is worth believing in what we do, without ever taking success for granted,” Milijaš told the Srna news agency.

The competition in Madeira took place from October 16 to 18, bringing together spirits producers from around the world. The strong international competition and distinguished judging panel made the award particularly meaningful.

FAMILY VALUES AND AMBITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

At the Milijaš Distillery, plans for the future are already underway. The company is actively working to expand its production facilities while developing new products that could find their place in both domestic and international markets.

“We want to expand our production capacity, strengthen our presence in the domestic market, and take concrete steps toward entering foreign markets,” Milijaš explained.

Her vision is for the distillery to remain recognizable as a family-owned business that preserves its values while demonstrating that knowledge, dedication, and quality can help products from Republika Srpska compete successfully on the global stage.

The success of this distillery from Srbac is an inspiring example of how entrepreneurial spirit, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence can lead to international recognition and open doors to new business opportunities.