Copalli White Rum is produced by Copalli Rum – a Punta Gorda, Belize based spirits producer. A a company, Copalli aims to create unique rums, while also supporting their social and environmental goals. They take pride in the fact that their distillery is zero waste, employing many practices to repurpose resources during production. Each rum they produce is “farm to bottle”, with Copalli controlling the process from start to finish at their farm and distillery. They use an heirloom black and red Noble variety of sugarcane, grown without pesticides. This particular bottle of White Rum is made using fresh cane juice, rainwater, and yeast. It is […]
Maraska Slivovitz 10 Year Brandy is produced by Maraska – a Zadar, Croatia based company best known for their flagship maraschino liqueur. Founded in 1945 as a result of the nationalization of the local spirits industry, it currently is majority owned by Stanić Beverages. If you’re not familiar with Slivovitz, it is a plum-based style of brandy from the balkan region. Although Maraska doesn’t disclose much information about their fermentation and distillation process, we know that this particular bottle of 10 Year Brandy is aged for 10 years in wooden barrels. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 40% ❖ Distillery: Maraska Distillery ❖ Aging: 10 years […]
Kahana Royale Macadamia Nut Liqueur is produced by Hawaiian Distilled Products Company – a Mira Loma, California based spirits company. Unfortunately, the brand does not disclose details about it’s production process. However, they do mention that it is made with a neutral grain spirit base, and flavored with roasted macadamia nut and other “exotic natural flavorings”. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 21% ❖ Distillery: undisclosed ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: low price My Tasting notes I took my first whiff of this liqueur, and it was nutty and a little bit fruity, similar to the aroma of amaretto. The scent was overall very sweet. I took a sip, and the […]
Yeni Rakı is produced by Mey İçki – a Turkey-based spirits company owned by Diageo. The name of the product means “new rakı”, and was first introduced in 1937. If you’re not familiar with rakı, it is an Anatolian spirit that, according to the brand, dates back to approximately 2000 B.C.. It is made using a grape base fermented with yeast, and aniseed added later in the process. This particular bottle of Yeni Rakı is distilled in small copper alembic stills that hold 5 liters or less. The fermented base includes raisins as well as the fresh grapes. It is bottled at 90 proof. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 45% ❖ Distillery: Yen Rakı Distillery ❖ Aging […]
Licor 43 is produced by Diego Zamora S.A. – a Spain-based company founded by the Zamora family in the 1940s. They produce a small selection of specialty liqueurs, beginning with the original, flagship “43“. As a brand, they aim to create an enjoyable product that evokes an energy of passion. The recipe for Licor 43 is based on Liqvor Mirabilis, a liqueur made with various fruits and herbs that was created in the Carthago Nova region now known as Cartagena, Spain. The Zamora family’s recipe is made using 43 mostly secret ingredients that include a mixture of sweet, floral, spicy, fruity, citrusy, botanical, and toasted flavors. Some flavors […]