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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Glass of Greek anise ouzo served with Mediterranean appetisers

Liqueurs

09/09/2021 · 5 min read

Ouzo: Greek liqueur made from grapes and anise

Ouzo is a Greek anise-flavoured liqueur, born from grape distillates and flavoured with anise, herbs and spices, served neat or with water.

Bottle of Croatian Rakija Travarica made with aromatic herbs

Liqueurs

07/09/2021 · 4 min read

Rakija Travarica: Croatia’s traditional herbal spirit

Rakija Travarica is a Croatian grape spirit macerated with herbs, linked to home tradition, aperitif service and local digestive customs in Croatia.

Glass of Turkish raki with water, meze starters and Turkey tradition

Liqueurs

02/09/2021 · 5 min read

Raki: the king of Turkish drinks and its ritual

Raki, Turkey’s national drink known as lion’s milk, is made from raisins, fresh grapes or figs and traditionally served with water and meze.

Bark and traditional chuchuhuasi liqueur from the Peruvian Amazon

Liqueurs

01/09/2021 · 3 min read

Chuchuhuasi: exotic aphrodisiac liqueur from the jungle

Chuchuhuasi is a Peruvian Amazon liqueur made with bark macerated in aguardiente and honey, surrounded by popular tradition.

Historic Bols Genever bottles and Amsterdam distillery references

Gin

30/08/2021 · 5 min read

Bols Genever, history of an Amsterdam distillery

Bols Genever traces nearly 450 years of history, from Het Lootsje and Lucas Bols to jenever, clay bottles and worldwide expansion from Amsterdam.

Giant golden bottle of Armand de Brignac Midas premium champagne

Wine

17/08/2021 · 2 min read

Armand de Brignac Midas: bigger and more expensive

Armand de Brignac Midas is a giant premium champagne bottle inspired by King Midas, weighing 45 kg and holding the equivalent of 40 bottles.

Penfolds Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 ampoule in luxury stand

Wine

17/08/2021 · 5 min read

Penfolds Block 42, the 100,000 pound ampoule

Penfolds Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 appeared in 12 glass ampoules, priced at 100,000 pounds with global opening service included.

Old bottle of 1940s J. Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old Jamaican rum

Rum

16/08/2021 · 3 min read

1940s J. Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old: legendary Jamaican rum

1940s J. Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old is one of the world’s most sought-after rums, tied to the Mai Tai and Jamaican rum history.

Bottle of Fernet Branca linked to Argentine consumption with cola

Liqueurs

02/08/2021 · 5 min read

Fernet Branca in Argentina: 75% of world consumption

Argentina accounts for more than 75% of global Fernet Branca consumption, turning the Italian bitter into a ritual with Coca-Cola and ice in bars.

Bottle of Chinchón Seco Especial, Madrid anise spirit at 74 degrees

Liqueurs

23/07/2021 · 4 min read

Chinchón Seco Especial: 74 degree anise spirit

Chinchón Seco Especial is a high-strength Madrid anise spirit, linked to Chinchón tradition, distillation methods and protected varieties officially.

Liqueurs

21/07/2021 · 3 min read

Soju Chum Churum: a fashionable Korean brand

Soju Chum Churum is a popular Korean soju brand, a clear low-strength drink with a strong place in Korean social and dining culture.

Whisky

16/07/2021 · 3 min read

McDowell’s No.1, the Indian whisky among top sellers

McDowell’s No.1 blends imported Scotch, selected Indian malts and premium grain spirits in a smooth Indian whisky launched in 1968.