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

Beer

09/07/2021 · 4 min read

Refajo, Colombia’s bittersweet refreshing cocktail

Refajo mixes pale lager, Colombiana soda and sometimes aguardiente in a cold Colombian drink that is bittersweet and refreshing.

Aloja de chaucha made with fermented carob pods in Argentina

Liqueurs

05/07/2021 · 4 min read

Aloja de chaucha, traditional Argentine drink

Aloja de chaucha ferments the pods of white or black carob and belongs to the traditions of northwestern Argentina and the Chaco.

Bottle of Ron Coloso from Licores de Guatemala with new image

Rum

23/06/2021 · 3 min read

Ron Coloso from Guatemala: new image and limited edition

Ron Coloso, a special reserve from Licores de Guatemala, presents a new image while keeping its exclusive ten-year release character.

Image of Haitian Barbancourt rum with Haiti landscape and tradition

Rum

16/06/2021 · 4 min read

Haitian Barbancourt rum: 160 years of history

Barbancourt is a Haitian rum made with fresh sugarcane juice, double distillation and almost 160 years of history rooted in Haiti.

Glass of gin with juniper berries and citrus botanicals

Gin

03/06/2021 · 2 min read

Gin: how it is made, distilled and flavoured

Learn how gin is made, why juniper matters, and how grains, fermentation, distillation and botanicals shape its style and flavour.

Bottle of Hampstead gin compared with Hendrick’s style cues

Gin

01/06/2021 · 4 min read

Hampstead gin copied Hendrick’s and left the market

An Edinburgh court ordered Lidl to stop selling Hampstead gin in Great Britain after Hendrick’s Gin producers challenged its redesign.

Key dates related to alcoholic drinks, part 3: August to December

Articles

12/05/2021 · 6 min read

Key Dates Related to Alcoholic Drinks: August–December

In previous posts we covered key dates related to alcoholic drinks; here are the ones from August to December.

Beer

30/04/2021 · 5 min read

How to increase the alcohol percentage in beer

To increase beer alcohol, brewers can add more malt, fermentable sugars, honey or malt extract while balancing body, flavour and yeast attenuation.

Formal table setting with plates, cutlery, glasses and napkin

Articles

26/04/2021 · 7 min read

Table protocol: 6 key points for a formal table

A guide to table protocol covering tablecloth, crockery, cutlery, salt shaker, napkins, glassware and posture at a formal table.

Bottles of mezcal and tequila compared as Mexican spirits

Liqueurs

16/04/2021 · 6 min read

Mezcal and tequila: differences between Mexican spirits

Mezcal and tequila share Mexican origin and agave, but differ in raw material, regions, cooking, fermentation, flavour and regulation.

Beer

09/04/2021 · 7 min read

Beer production: 10 stages in the brewing process

Beer production moves through malting, milling, mashing, boiling, fermentation, maturation, clarification and final packaging in the brewery.

Wine

07/04/2021 · 12 min read

How to Deliver Excellent Wine Service in Your Restaurant

How can you deliver excellent wine service in your restaurant? These 12 recommendations will help make the guest experience far more enjoyable.