Sotol vs Tequila and Mezcal – subtle flavors of Mexican distillates

Mexico is famous for its wealth of traditional spirits, such as tequila and mezcal, but hidden among them is the lesser-known but equally fascinating sotol. This unique plant-based vodka, which is distilled from the plant of the same name, is a true treasure of the semi-arid areas of northern Mexico. Let’s take a closer look at sotol, its history, the production process and the flavors that make it unique from other spirits.
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Passion in a bottle: an interview with Pawel Morozowicz, founder of Precious Liqours

Precious Liqours is gaining more and more recognition among luxury alcohol
enthusiasts. How did your journey with independent bottling begin, and what inspired you to start your own brand?
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Bacardi

The Bacardi brand basically needs no introduction to anyone. It’s a mass-market product, available as a staple of many cocktails in many bars around the world. A significant date for Bacardi is February 4, 1862, when the Bacardi family, led by Don Facundo the Bacardi Masso, bought a distillery in Santiago de Cuba. They unceremoniously got rid of the previous rules, creating new, proprietary and revolutionary production methods. An interesting feature of the brand’s logo is the bat. These animals are considered to bring good luck in Cuba.

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