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.

83 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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Bottle of Kahlúa, Mexican coffee liqueur used in cocktails

Liqueurs

06/07/2021 · 4 min read

Kahlúa: Mexican coffee liqueur popular since 1936

Kahlúa is a Mexican coffee liqueur from Veracruz, made with Arabica coffee and sugar cane, known for cocktails and flavour variants.

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.

Cocktails

05/07/2021 · 6 min read

Mai Tai: an exotic, refreshing rum cocktail since 1944

The Mai Tai is a popular rum-based cocktail with an exotic flavour and a fresh look, created in Oakland in 1944 and closely linked to tiki culture.

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.

Map of the French Cognac appellation and its production area

Articles

04/06/2021 · 5 min read

Cognac Day: origin, rules and ways to enjoy it

Cognac Day highlights a protected French brandy made from white grapes, shaped by ageing, regional rules and a long culture of fine drinking.

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.

Traditional Chinese liquor vessels with porcelain, bronze and lacquer details

Liqueurs

26/05/2021 · 3 min read

Chinese Liquor: A 5,000-Year Story of Civilization

Chinese liquor has a history spanning more than 5,000 years, with a remarkable variety of styles and a legacy of famous spirits.

Cocktails

19/05/2021 · 3 min read

The Havana Especial Cocktail: A Truly Cuban Drink

The Havana Especial is a truly Cuban cocktail made for Caribbean sunshine, blending rum, pineapple and island character in a refreshing classic.

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.

Bottle of Matusalem rum evoking its Cuban heritage and history

Articles

10/05/2021 · 5 min read

The Story of Matusalem: a Legendary Rum Born to Make History

Matusalem is a rum created to stand the test of time: not a passing trend, but a lasting favourite across generations and changing tastes.