Moostra: Slavonian Brandy with Character, Awarded Gold

In Satnica Đakovačka, plum is not just a fruit. It is part of the landscape, family work, and a tradition that is not preserved by staying the same, but by evolving.

Ivan and Stanka Ćorić, the young married couple behind the family distillery Ćorić and the Moostra brand, have shown that brandy can have a deeply local origin, but also a modern, premium expression. Their plum brandy recently won a gold medal at the 21st Quality Evaluation of Brandies and Other Alcoholic Beverages in Osijek, which is yet another confirmation that serious work in the orchard, fermentation, distillation, and aging is clearly recognized in the glass.

Moostra is a story about Slavonian plum, oak, character, and people who do not see brandy as a product of the past, but as a drink with a strong place in the modern market.

Brandy that does not run away from its origin
Moostra is a brand that, from the very first encounter, clearly shows that brandy can be both traditional and modern. On their official website, they emphasize that Moostra combines tradition and modernity in every drop, with carefully selected fruits, natural fermentation, modern distillation, and aging in Slavonian oak barrels.

This is an important part of the story. Because good brandy is not created only in the still. It begins much earlier, in the orchard, in the selection of fruit, at the moment of harvest, in fermentation, and in the patience to give every step enough attention.

For Moostra, plum is not just a raw material. It is the starting point of identity.

Young people, a serious approach, and a clear vision
The distillery is run by Ivan and Stanka Ćorić, a young married couple who show that family production can develop toward a premium brand without giving up its local character.

The Ćorić family farm has been operating in the Satnica Đakovačka area since 2004, and their farm is engaged in fruit processing and agricultural production. On their website, they also mention their own plum orchard, where they grow the varieties Čačanska Lepotica and Čačanska Rodna.

That is what gives Moostra special value: behind the bottle, there is not just a label, but people, land, fruit, and a decision to build quality from the very beginning of the process.

Gold as confirmation of work
A gold medal for plum brandy is not just a nice addition to a shelf. It is confirmation that the product has been recognized beyond the distillery itself.

At the 21st Quality Evaluation of Brandies and Other Alcoholic Beverages in Osijek, their plum brandy received 87 points and was awarded a gold medal. Such recognitions are important because they come through professional evaluation, where elements such as aroma, balance, intensity, taste, texture, complexity, and overall impression are assessed.

In other words, the medal is no coincidence. It is the result of careful work, good fruit, proper fermentation, precise distillation, and aging that gives the brandy fullness and a rounded character.

The DES still as part of the process
In the production of premium brandy, every detail has its role. A high-quality still cannot turn poor raw material into an exceptional drink, but when you have good plums, properly managed fermentation, and a clear idea of the product you want, the still becomes one of your key allies.

DES stills are made precisely for producers like this, for those who want control, a stable process, and the ability to bring out the best from the fruit. With plum brandy, it is especially important to preserve the natural aroma of the fruit, achieve a balance between fruitiness and strength, and then, through aging in oak, gain additional depth, softness, and character.

Moostra shows what brandy can look like when a traditional foundation is combined with modern thinking. It is not a product trying to be something else. It is a brandy that knows where it comes from, but also knows who it is speaking to today.

Brandy with a pattern
The name Moostra carries special symbolism. According to the description of the brand’s visual identity, the name is inspired by the word “mustra”, which can refer to a person with character, someone resourceful and distinctive, but also to a pattern, motif, or recognizable design. This dual symbolism is used as the foundation of the brand identity, brandy with a story, character, and a visual expression that stands apart from classic perceptions of brandy.

And that is the strength of this brand. Moostra does not try to erase tradition, but to give it a modern face. To bring brandy closer to a younger, more sophisticated audience, without losing what makes it authentic.
What does this story mean for future distillers?

The story of the Ćorić family shows that premium brandy is not created overnight. It requires patience, investment, learning, and respect for the process.

If you are planning to start a distillery or improve your existing production, it is important to know that you are not only choosing equipment. You are choosing a production partner. A still that will take part in every fermentation, every distillation, every batch, and every future recognition.

DES stills are used for the production of brandy, gin, liqueurs, absinthe, vodka, and other alcoholic spirits. Our range includes more than 40 still models, different types of columns, several heating options, and the possibility of custom production according to production needs.
For small family distilleries, as well as for serious producers who want to build a premium brand, high-quality equipment is not a cost. It is the foundation of stable production.

From Slavonian plum to a gold medal
Moostra is an example of how a local story can become a premium product. From Satnica Đakovačka, from the family production of Ivan and Stanka Ćorić, came a brandy that carries the character of Slavonia, but speaks the language of the modern market.

Their gold medal for plum brandy confirms what DES also believes: an exceptional drink begins with good raw material, knowledge, and equipment that enables quality to be repeated.

Because when the plum is carefully selected, fermentation is properly managed, distillation is precisely carried out, and the brandy is allowed to rest in oak, the result is not just a drink.

The result is character in a bottle.

Contact us and find the DES still that suits your production.