Author

Dunia Torres González

Editor

Since 2009, she has conducted research into the world of spirits, covering everything from emerging cocktail trends to developments from both major and independent producers.

42 published article(s)

Biography

Professor of Literature, Linguistics and Anthropology. Copy Editor at Granma Internacional weekly newspaper (2015–present). Journalist for publications such as Cubahora and La Jiribilla, as well as the newspapers Ahora and Ofertas. Graduated in Literature from the University of Oriente in 2006.

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Latest published articles

Teremana Tequila bottle range connected with Dwayne Johnson

Liqueurs

26/01/2022 · 4 min read

Dwayne Johnson and Teremana Tequila: built from scratch

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson built Teremana Tequila with Jalisco agave, its own distillery, small batches and a long-term authentic legacy vision.

Hennessy Cognac-8 decanter with tools and luxury case

Wine

12/01/2022 · 3 min read

Cognac-8, Hennessy enters the NFT world with luxury

Hennessy Cognac-8 blends eaux-de-vie from eight master blenders, Baccarat crystal and NFT ownership in a limited edition of 250 unique pieces.

Dwayne Johnson with Teremana Añejo and craft tequila bottles

Liqueurs

14/12/2021 · 4 min read

Dwayne The Rock Johnson launches Teremana Añejo

Teremana Añejo, the tequila from Dwayne The Rock Johnson, ages in American whiskey barrels with notes of vanilla, roasted agave and warm oak.

Wine

14/10/2021 · 5 min read

Orange wine: 2 very different ways to make it

Orange wine can be made as an aromatised wine or as a fruit ferment, with recipes, ingredients, resting time and practical preparation tips.

Glass of sweet mistela beside grapes and traditional aromas

Liqueurs

13/10/2021 · 2 min read

Mistela: what it is, how it is made and served

A practical guide to mistela: how grape must and wine alcohol are combined, why it stays sweet, and where this traditional drink is enjoyed.

Liqueurs

13/10/2021 · 3 min read

5 homemade liqueur recipes you should try

Five homemade liqueur recipes to prepare at home: Amarula style, Baileys, Irish liqueur, vanilla and chocolate.

Wine

12/10/2021 · 3 min read

Vermut Asombroso, made with D.O. Sherry wine

Vermut Asombroso is made with sweet Oloroso from Jerez, Pedro Ximénez and a broad botanical maceration for a red, aromatic profile.

Bottle of lizard liquor with the reptile visible inside

Liqueurs

30/09/2021 · 3 min read

Lizard liquor: would you dare to try ità

Lizard liquor combines exotic surprise, Chinese tradition, humour and curiosity in a drink where the animal is visible inside the bottle.

Bottle and glass of Canary Islands Ronmiel served as a traditional liqueur

Rum

28/09/2021 · 4 min read

Canary Islands Ronmiel: neat, on ice or mixed

Canary Islands Ronmiel blends rum or spirit with honey, carries a protected geographical indication and is served neat, on ice or mixed in drinks.

Wine

14/09/2021 · 4 min read

Matango: palm wine, craft and tradition in Cameroon

Matango is a Cameroonian palm wine made from fresh sap, sweet at first and stronger as it ferments, with ceremonial, social and cultural value.

Bottle of Honduran gifiti with herbs and Garifuna tradition

Liqueurs

10/09/2021 · 3 min read

Gifiti: Garifuna herbal drink from Honduras

Gifiti is a Garifuna drink from Honduras made with herbs, spices and rum or aguardiente, linked to medicinal tradition.

Beer

09/09/2021 · 4 min read

Kopstoot: Dutch beer and genever in one ritual

The kopstoot pairs a shot of genever with lager beer, a Dutch tradition served in historic Amsterdam bars and modern craft beer venues as ritual.