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Country: China
Alcohol: 45%
Type: Baijiu

STORY: If you’ve just stumbled across the name and are wondering who or what the hell this Sichuan Baijiu is, then here’s the Tastillery fact check for you: Baijiu is a type of Chinese liquor made from grains, similar to corn or vodka . Baijiu is typically made from three ingredients: qu, water, and grain. In China, for example, water is also referred to as the blood, the Qu as the backbone and the grain as the flesh of the alcohol. Our Baiju presented here has its origins on the Yangtze River in the heart of Sichuan Province, in the picturesque port city of Luzhou. Here is China’s oldest continuously operating distillery, Luzhou Laojiao. The traditional production techniques have been passed on from master distiller to master distiller for more than 20 generations. Ming River is a traditional Sichuan Baijiu that impresses with its balance and complexity. This exotic spirit is not for everyone, we would say it’s an “acquired taste” – a taste you work towards. We personally are fans of this Asian friend and can absolutely recommend the Ming River for your next home bar equipment.
TASTE: We first taste ripe pineapple notes on the Ming River paired with the refreshing taste of aniseed, spices and light earthy notes. But the craziest thing: the Ming River has notes of spicy Parmesan How nice is that for mixing new cocktails? The Ming River is absolutely terrific for all of you who like to experiment and want to amaze your taste buds.

Country: Finland
Alcohol: 46.3%
Type: Rye Spirit

The Kyrö Distillery Company in Finland has been surprising us with spirits on a rye basis since its opening in 2014. Kyrö Juuri is one of those. The spirit is based on 100% purest and finest Finnish rye malt and can be described as something like a Nordic Single Malt Rye Whisky redux.
Sweet and spicy rye notes pose the main attraction in this clear and unaged whisky. There is a subtle dryness, which is supported by hints of licorice root on the palate. The finish amazes with the soft taste of Finnish rye bread. You should absolutely taste this neat on its own at first and then decide what to enjoy it with!

Country: Russia
Alcohol: 38%
Type: Vodka

This high-quality and traditional vodka is made from 100% of the best wheat and is subjected to many careful tests. The wheat comes from the Volga region in central Russia and is known for its high quality. The water for the production comes from a spring that lies at a depth of almost three hundred meters. Thanks to an elaborate silver and platinum filtration, the already soft taste of the Green Mark vodka is additionally rounded off. The design of the bottle, with its patented cork closure, also combines classic Russian design elements with innovative ones. Each individual bottle also has an individual and therefore unique number. Another highlight is the special embossing in the glass, which is a classic design element of Russian vodka bottles from the Soviet Union.

Country: Georgia
Alcohol: 40%
Type: Chacha

Here it comes, the Georgian award-winning oak barrel grappa. However, since wine and distilled marc existed in Georgia thousands of years before that in Italy, grappa should really be called the Italian chacha. So be it.
The amber-coloured Badagoni Chacha Original impresses with finest almonds, ripe plums and fruit aromas, a truly excellent digestif.

Country: Ireland
Alcohol: 40%
Type: Poitin

Poitin was recorded as the first drink ever to be distilled. Whiskey and every other spirit ever distilled finds its origin in Poitin. Glendalough, the valley of the 2 rivers, originated 14 centuries ago. Glendalough Poitin is a homage to the original Poitin made. It is made in small batches from malted barley and sugar beets and aged in new oak casks, so its flavor becomes more complex.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 26%
Type: Liqueur

The Kosaken Kaffee, a coffee liqueur with 26% vol., is made according to a classic recipe. Only the best coffee of the “Arabica” and “Robusta” varieties is used for this specialty. The coffee is ground in-house, coated with alcohol in several stages and then processed with sugar, glucose, caramel and other ingredients into the finished product. The relatively low proportion of sugar and the particularly high proportion of coffee make this liqueur extremely hearty.

Country:USA
Alcohol: 50%
Type: Liqueur

Jeremiah Weed 100 proof Bourbon Liqueur is distilled in Kentucky. People have characterized its flavor is relatively strong and somewhat sweet. Jeremiah Weed has earned notoriety and has become a favorite drink of the American fighter pilot, especially in the United States Air Force. It is a significant element of American fighter pilot culture, so much so that it has gained a cult following. Jeremiah Weed Bourbon Liqueur has a slightly sweet entry with a well-rounded mouthfeel, where notes of orange peel and Indian spice dominate. It also enjoys popularity among horseback, hunting, and fishing enthusiasts. Enjoy!

Country: Chile
Alcohol: 40%
Type: Pisco

It is not only the Europeans who produce a wide variety of specialties from grapes, from wine and brandy to pomace brandy and grape-based spirits such as gin or vodka. The Americans and the people of South and Central America have also discovered viticulture for themselves. In Peru and Chile e.g. B. the pisco a centuries-old tradition. As a distillate from grape must, it is something like the national drink of the Chileans. The spirit achieved its international breakthrough thanks to mixed drinks such as the Pisco Sour. If you feel like it, you shouldn’t miss the Pisco MalPaso Reservado with its exemplary character. It can even be experienced pure.

The name of the exciting Pisco MalPaso Reservado refers to the secret of its success. Similar to Reserve Wein or Reserva Rum, for example, the grape distillate was stored and refined as a result. The basis for the spirit is the Alejandría variety from the Moscatel family (Muscat). The grapes come from the vineyards of the eponymous Hacienda Malpaso in the Limarí Valley. The family-run company produces traditional pisco from its own white wine grapes. As a classic Reservado, the golden Pisco MalPaso Reservado has an alcohol content of between 38 and 40% vol. It was obtained by double distillation. It then spent a total of six months in stainless steel tanks, American oak barrels and French barriques. The trouble was worth it.

The Pisco MalPaso Reservado has a lot to offer in terms of aroma and taste. There is a slight hint of oak and sweetness that joins the fruity main notes. From time to time the mature Pisco also shows its floral side. The muscatel grapes really come into their own. Lemon and honey join pear, peach and spice cake. You can tell that the long and harmoniously lingering Pisco Malpaso Reservado with a lemony profile is a positive sign that it was allowed to rest for a while. Comparable to Reposado Tequila or golden rum, it has a mature elegance, but also a youthful temperament.

Country: Chile
Alcohol: 40%
Type: Pisco

The Pisco MalPaso Iconois in Chilean grape brandy made from Muscat grapes, which, as a special feature, is stored in the absence of air for 6 months after distillation in steel tanks. For this, the grapes come from a special plot of the winery and are subjected to a strict yield reduction and are harvested very late in order to achieve the greatest intensity of aromas in the grape. Although at first glance quite similar to the Pisco MalPaso Reservado, the Iconico develops a completely different aroma and taste profile by preventing the oxidative processes during storage. Fruity and floral aromas are much more reserved and more closely interwoven, while the character of the Moscatell grapes is retained and the aftertaste is still complex.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 6.6%
Type: Sparkling Wine

White wine combined with plant extracts such as guarana, fruit syrup and the knowledge of indigenous peoples from the Amazon jungle. This drink is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and give you a fun and active evening.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 6.6%
Type: Sparkling Wine

Rose wine combined with plant extracts such as guarana, fruit syrup and the knowledge of indigenous peoples from the Amazon jungle. This drink is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and give you a fun and active evening.

Country: UK
Alcohol: 4%
Type: Alcoholic Ginger Beer

The refreshingly lively Alcoholic Ginger Drink with the mustache offers a completely new taste experience. The sweet and spicy refreshment unfolds perfectly on ice.
Inspired by “Ginger” Joseph Stone from London, a bearded greengrocer – the founder of the Stone’s brand. Legend has it that Joseph just couldn’t resist the tantalizing taste of ginger. In 1740 he produced ginger wine for the first time. Today, his trademark is the mustache, immortalized on every thirst-quenching bottle of Ginger Joe.
Alcoholic drink based on ginger with sweeteners.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 46%
Type: Jenever

As the name suggests, the wonderful Eversbusch Doppelwachholder 46 comes from the hands of the Eversbusch family. This name should be no stranger to the gin connoisseurs among us, because the Eversbusch company has been around since 1780. In 1817 a brewery and a juniper distillery were built on today’s Berliner Straße. The new juniper distillery was built in 1907, in which the sixth generation of the sixth generation of the great-great-great-grandchildren of Peter Christoph Eversbusch produce the Eversbusch Doppelwachholder 46, which is well-known beyond Hagen’s borders. And it is precisely this gin that has been an outstanding product among juniper connoisseurs for generations. Tradition has been a top priority here for generations. Not only do the brothers stick to the traditional recipe, they have also been sourcing their juniper berries from the same importer in Tuscany for over three generations. Chemicals are consistently avoided in production. Without exception, only raw materials are selected that were used 200 years ago.

Country: Brazil
Alcohol: 40%
Type: Cachaca

Avuá Cachaça is an artisanal, small-batch sugarcane spirit from the fourth-generation family business, Fazenda da Quinta, in the highlands of Rio de Janeiro. For the Avuá Amburana, the base distillate is aged for 12 to 24 months in barrels made of Amburana wood. The seeds of this tropical tree are also used as a substitute for tonka bean as a spice – and the wood also imparts this aromatic characteristic to the cachaça.

Tasting note: The Avuá Amburana impresses with intensive and sweet impressions of cinnamon, vanilla and marzipan, which are accompanied by a light floral note in the aroma. The taste is a bit spicier and less sweet than the nose suggests, but more complex.

Country: Germany
Alcohol: 20%
Type: Liqueur

The fine Basilico Elixirum Aperitivum Liqueur arouses curiosity with its green color and chic presentation. It deserves this attention because it is made with great attention to detail and stands for traditional knowledge that meets high quality. The Kreuzritter brand has been the responsibility of Krugmann Markenspirituosen since 2019. The Basilico Elixirum Aperitivum Liqueur with the bright color evokes Mediterranean flair. In fact, its main ingredient is basil, which cannot be missing from Mediterranean dishes. There are also lemons, although Italy and its neighboring countries are also known for the cultivation of citrus fruits. The Krugmann Basilico Liqueur offers a unique combination that is reminiscent of the botanicals of gin.