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    Journal & Events

    New medals, product launches, milestone moments and the threads of our story — documented here as they happen. For behind-the-scenes moments and daily teasers, find us on Instagram too.

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    1. Product PortraitRecent

      Product portrait — Bălți, the 15-year aged apple cider spirit

      Distilled from apple cider made with traditional Moldovan apple varieties and aged at least 15 years in oak, Bălți XO carries a fine aroma of candied apples and a soft, bittersweet finish — plus a bronze medal at IWSC 2025, London. A rarity in its category, now in the spotlight on Instagram.

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    2. Journal

      The 5 most common questions about divin — quick answers

      On Instagram we answer, in a short video, the 5 most frequently asked questions about divin — simple and clear. The documented version, with the answers in text, will be added here soon.

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    3. Awards

      Gold at IWSC 2026 — Ștefan cel Mare XXO 60 and Codru XXO 20

      Great ages, internationally recognised: gold at the IWSC (London). Silver for Bălți XO 7 and Barza Albă VSOP 5.

    4. Awards

      IWSC 2025 — silver for Bucuria, Codru and Speranța; bronze for Bălți (cider 15)

      Bucuria XO 10, Codru XXO 20 and Speranța XO 9 — silver; Bălți apple cider spirit 15 — bronze.

    5. Event

      80 years of uninterrupted production (1944–2024)

      Eight decades since the distillery was founded in Bălți — a rare continuity in the region.

    6. News

      National Cultural Heritage status (Law 238/2022)

      The industrial complex, land and divin collection — declared national cultural heritage of Moldova.

    7. Awards

      Gold at IWSC 2021 — Bucuria XO 10 and Speranța XO 9

      Two golds at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, London.

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