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NEW YORK TIMES — An excellent plum spirit with a mellower side, giving it the deep color and graceful complexity of French vieille prune from Gascony. The other brandies are clear and bright and deliver proper ripe aromas and “sotte voce” fruitiness.

NEW YORK TIMES — An excellent plum spirit with a mellower side, giving it the deep color and graceful complexity of French vieille prune from Gascony. The other brandies are clear and bright and deliver proper ripe aromas and “sotte voce” fruitiness. The quince has smoky richness.

DAYTIME CHICAGO, WGN — Though women are slowly being recognized in the spirits industry, it’s still considered a bit of a “boys club”. One woman challenging this male-dominated industry is Chicago native Draga Culic. She is the founder and CEO of Bla

DAYTIME CHICAGO, WGN — Though women are slowly being recognized in the spirits industry, it’s still considered a bit of a “boys club”. One woman challenging this male-dominated industry is Chicago native Draga Culic. She is the founder and CEO of Blacklisted Brandy, resurrecting the brandy category by giving rise to the Serbian way of making the spirit.

GOOD NIGHT NEW YORK, FOX 5 — Blacklisted Brandy's debut into NYC, tasting Cristal & Ryan on Blacklisted Aged Plum neat, along with some fun and festive holiday cocktails. Filmed on 12/6/24, aired 12/26/24 (show starts at 15:25m)

GOOD NIGHT NEW YORK, FOX 5 — Blacklisted Brandy's debut into NYC, tasting Cristal & Ryan on Blacklisted Aged Plum neat, along with some fun and festive holiday cocktails. Filmed on 12/6/24, aired 12/26/24 (show starts at 15:25m)

VINEPAIR — In early March, Draga Culic, founder and CEO of Blacklisted Brandy, attended an International Women’s Day pop-up spotlighting female-founded brands in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. In addition to sampling sips of her Serbian rakija, or

VINEPAIR — In early March, Draga Culic, founder and CEO of Blacklisted Brandy, attended an International Women’s Day pop-up spotlighting female-founded brands in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. In addition to sampling sips of her Serbian rakija, or fruit brandy, she poured a bespoke Pear Martini with her pear brandy, honey syrup, and fresh grapefruit and lemon juices, modestly rimmed with pink salt. “That cocktail was, like, viral in the room,” Culic recalls.

USA TRADE TASTING — Blacklisted Brandy: A Rebellion in a Bottle Led by Women and Driven by Defiance Draga Culic isn’t here to play by the rules—she’s here to break them. Blacklisted Brandy isn’t just another alcohol brand—it’s a movement. Founded b

USA TRADE TASTING — Blacklisted Brandy: A Rebellion in a Bottle Led by Women and Driven by Defiance Draga Culic isn’t here to play by the rules—she’s here to break them. Blacklisted Brandy isn’t just another alcohol brand—it’s a movement. Founded by Draga Culic, Blacklisted is unapologetically disrupting the spirits industry with a rebellious ethos and an unwavering commitment to quality. This all-women-founded brand is built on defiance—against mass production, against corporate control, and against the idea that luxury and authenticity can’t coexist.

CHEERS — You want to use the best fruit possible, because if the fruit is not being used at peak harvest or ripeness, it shows in the end product,“ Culic says. “Peak ripeness makes the natural sugars shine through. Those complex fruit flavors on the

CHEERS — You want to use the best fruit possible, because if the fruit is not being used at peak harvest or ripeness, it shows in the end product,“ Culic says. “Peak ripeness makes the natural sugars shine through. Those complex fruit flavors on the pallet help make a delicious cocktail,” she adds.

BEVNET — Blacklisted Brandy announces its official launch in the U.S., unveiling four expressions: Heirloom Apricot, Heirloom Pear, Heirloom Quince, and Aged Heirloom Plum. Blending the forward-thinking nature of American consumers today with centuri

BEVNET — Blacklisted Brandy announces its official launch in the U.S., unveiling four expressions: Heirloom Apricot, Heirloom Pear, Heirloom Quince, and Aged Heirloom Plum. Blending the forward-thinking nature of American consumers today with centuries of Serbian brandy-making traditions...

CHOWHOUND — 1. Myth: All brandy is made from grapes / 2. Myth: Brandy is different from Cognac or Armagnac / 3. Myth: The darker the brandy, the more flavorful it is / 4. Myth: Good brandy is always super-expensive / 5. Myth: To make great brandy, y

CHOWHOUND — 1. Myth: All brandy is made from grapes / 2. Myth: Brandy is different from Cognac or Armagnac / 3. Myth: The darker the brandy, the more flavorful it is / 4. Myth: Good brandy is always super-expensive / 5. Myth: To make great brandy, you must start with great wine...

JOES DAILY — With its recent launch in the US, Blacklisted Brandy is not just introducing Americans to its unique brandy expressions but is also redefining the spirit’s category. By leveraging ancient Serbian brandy-making techniques and committing t

JOES DAILY — With its recent launch in the US, Blacklisted Brandy is not just introducing Americans to its unique brandy expressions but is also redefining the spirit’s category. By leveraging ancient Serbian brandy-making techniques and committing to a clean spirit philosophy, Blacklisted Brandy is set to captivate the hearts of cocktail enthusiasts and bartenders alike.

DISTILLER — As with any quality fruit brandy, it takes over 30 pounds of heirloom fruit for each bottle. It’s ever an expensive proposition but Culic is doing it right, from the aromatic pear, to the aged (18 months to 7 years) plum in Serbian oak ba

DISTILLER — As with any quality fruit brandy, it takes over 30 pounds of heirloom fruit for each bottle. It’s ever an expensive proposition but Culic is doing it right, from the aromatic pear, to the aged (18 months to 7 years) plum in Serbian oak barrels. I can only hope brands like this will increase the visibility of fruit brandies. Taste Rating: 4 to 4.5

DELISH — Eggnog is one of the most traditional fixtures at any holiday party—and it's also one of the most divisive. We consulted bar managers and bartenders from across the country to share their picks for the best liquors to add to your eggnog. And

DELISH — Eggnog is one of the most traditional fixtures at any holiday party—and it's also one of the most divisive. We consulted bar managers and bartenders from across the country to share their picks for the best liquors to add to your eggnog. And some of their choices might surprise you.

THE SPIRITS BUSINESS — On launching Blacklisted Brandy, Culic said: “After more than two decades spent in the liquor industry watching liquor categories fade in and out of popularity, I knew that consumers had a misconception about brandy and desired

THE SPIRITS BUSINESS — On launching Blacklisted Brandy, Culic said: “After more than two decades spent in the liquor industry watching liquor categories fade in and out of popularity, I knew that consumers had a misconception about brandy and desired more transparency from liquor brands.

BNN — In a spirited move that marries tradition with avant-garde ethos, Blacklisted Brandy has introduced US consumers to a unique blend of ancient Serbian brandy-making techniques to transparency and quality. Founded by Draga Culic, this Chicago-bas

BNN — In a spirited move that marries tradition with avant-garde ethos, Blacklisted Brandy has introduced US consumers to a unique blend of ancient Serbian brandy-making techniques to transparency and quality. Founded by Draga Culic, this Chicago-based endeavor seeks not just to sell Brandy but to redefine it, offering an alternative that’s as clean and natural as it is rich in heritage and flavor.