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Welcome, welcome, welcome back to Tequila & Spirits Magazine! Special thanks to all of our subscribers, followers, and sponsors from around the world. In January 2019, we celebrate our one year anniversary. This first year would not have been possible without our readers, sponsors, and contributors. Thank you for your continued support. We want to be entertaining and informative but above all useful. Inside this issue, you’ll find a mixture of articles, for example, the history of cigars and CES 2019 - find out about new gadgets. Check out some of the top festivals around the world with traditions that may surprise you. Happy New Year 2019! Enjoy it along with the January/ February 2019 issue of Tequila and Spirits Magazine. Until next time! Salud Amigos
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In January 2019, Tequila & Spirits Magazine celebrates its one year anniversary! It would not have been possible without the support of readers and sponsors like you. Tequila & Spirits Magazine lives because it finds nourishment in the mind and heart of our readers. Every time you connect with us through social media, Tequila & Spirits Magazine is strengthened and grows. According to the cycle of life, beings are born, grow, reproduce, and die; for the moment, we will focus on continuing to grow. We would like to continue to provide you with new experiences, knowledge, and learning. We hope that for many years Tequila & Spirits Magazine continues to be present in your heart and mind, and, if it were to die, in your memories.
En este mes de enero de 2019, la revista Tequila & Spirits cumple un año de haber salido a la luz. Este aniversario, no sería posible sin el apoyo de todos nuestros lectores y patrocinadores, pues Tequila & Spirits Magazine, como todo ser vivo, se alimenta, porque vive, vive en sus corazones, en su mente, cada vez que la leen, la reflexionan, nos dan un like, sus comentarios, Tequila & Spirits Magazine se fortalece, crece. Aunque de acuerdo a la ley de la biología, todo ser nace, crece, se reproduce y muere; por el momento nos concentramos en crecer, queremos que viva eternamente, que sea testigo de tantas y muchas experiencias, conocimientos, y aprendizajes por parte de ustedes, deseamos que algún día, durante algunos o muchos años, Tequila & Spirits Magazine, siga estando presente en sus corazones y mente; y si llegase a morir, también en sus recuerdos. 14 | TEQUILA & SPIRITS MAGAZINE
We know that Tequila & Spirits Magazine is in the process of growing, barely a baby, but already with many experiences gained. We want to ask you, Dear Reader, to continue supporting us with a “like,” by following, sharing, posting comments, and, why not, also through your financial support. Congratulations Tequila & Spirits Magazine on your first year of life! We toast to you and wish you a long life in all the hearts of your readers and social media. As we commence our second year, we invite you to continue reading our bi-monthly publication and to send us your suggestions on our articles and comments on your experiences with our magazine.
Sabemos que Tequila & Spirits Magazine, está en ese proceso de crecimiento, apenas si es una bebé, pero ya con muchas experiencias ganadas. Queremos pedirte estimado lector, que nos sigas apoyando, con un like, compartiéndola, con algún comentario, y por qué no, también con tu apoyo económico.
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Vamos por el segundo año, y sabemos que este segundo ciclo viene cargado de nuevos artículos, información, conocimientos, experiencias. Por eso estimado lector, te invitamos a que nos sigas acompañando en este nuestro caminar bimestral, envíanos tus sugerencias; queremos seguir fomentando la cultura, la lectura, los conocimientos acerca de los temas que se exponen en ella. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2019 | 15
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THE LOONY DOOK SCOTLAND’S CRAZY
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dinburgh, Scotland: 1st January 2019 The Loony Dook takes place on the first day of each new year. Were thousands of brave people dress up in fancy dress and throw themselves
into he freezing cold water of the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, just a few miles out of the Scottish capital. This wonderful event brings an end to the amazing Edinburgh Hogmanay.
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The Loony Dook continues its New Year’s Day tradition at South Queensferry. In the shadow of the Forth Bridges, the dippers in fancy dress, scantily clad or even fully clothed from the night before will brave the chill to raise money for charities while shaking off their Hogmanay hangover.
Dookers will march the length of South Queensferry High Street led by The Noise Committee drummers as part of the Dookers’ Parade, before launching themselves into the freezing Firth of Forth. Spectators are welcome to cheer on the Dookers at various points along the route or down on the beach.
FANCY DRESS COMPETITION
This year, one winner will be choosen from the thousands of entrants to be crowned the winner of the the Loony Dook Fancy Dress Competition 2019. Winners will receive £250 to donate to a charity of their choice as well as 2 x tickets to any Underbelly show or event during 2019. Get your thinking hat on! South Queensferry has a variety of pubs, cafes and restuarants, all open on New Year’s Day. 18 | TEQUILA & SPIRITS MAGAZINE
£1 from every ticket bought is donated to the RNLI, the charity that saves lives at sea. Every day of every year, people of all backgrounds get into danger in the water. Your support means their crews can save lives quickly, safely and effectively.
HISTORY The event was conceived in 1986 as a joking suggestion by three locals for a New Year’s Day hangover cure. The following year it was decided to repeat the event for charity.
were professionally handled by event managers Unique Events. Being the organisers of the Edinburgh Hogmanay Festival, they included the Loony Dook into the latter from 2011. In the same year a registration fee was introduced to cover the cost of organisation and stewarding. The fee of originally £6 was raised to £10 in 2016. The proceeds of which benefit RNLI Queensferry and local charities.
After a few years of only local significance, the event gradually grew in the 1990s, both in popularity and number of participants. The growth accelerated after the event was started to be mentioned in the official Edinburgh Hogmanay publicity material and got a The Loony Dook received sponsorship the tour company Haggis boost when the Millennium edition was from Adventures (from 2011) and then from broadcast live by the BBC. the porridge company Stoats. Originally organised by locals and starting from the Moorings pub (now the Inchcolm), factors such as increased crowds, safety issues and popularity necessitated a different handling. As a consequence, the events 2009 onwards JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2019 | 19
HARBIN ICE
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in beautiful Harbin city. where sculptures and ice works of chilly art—all made from ice—are scattered throughout Harbin arbin, Heilongjiang, during this colourful two-month ice and China 5th January 2019 snow sculpture festival each January and People build incredible February. Find out more. things out of ice and snow, decorating VIDEO them with lights and lasers. Come to experience the world’s largest ice festival 20 | TEQUILAANDSPIRITS.COM
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HISTORY
The festival originated in Harbin’s traditional ice lantern show and garden party that takes place in winter, which began in 1963. It was interrupted for a number of years during the Cultural Revolution, but has since been resumed when an annual event at Zhaolin Park was announced on January 5, 1985. In 2001, the Harbin Ice Festival was merged with Heilongjiang’s International Ski Festival and got its new formal name, the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. In 2007, the festival featured a Canadian themed sculpture, in memoriam of Canadian doctor Norman Bethune. It was awarded a Guinness Record for the world’s largest snow sculpture: 250 metres long, 28 feet (8.5 m) high, using over 13,000 cubic metres of snow. The composition consisted of two parts: the
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“Niagara Falls” and the “crossing the Bering Strait” (the latter depicting the migration of the First Nations). In 2014, the festival celebrated its 30th anniversary with the theme “50-Year Ice Snow, Charming Harbin”. Various fairs, competitions and expos were held from 20 December 2013 to February 2014. In 2015, the 31st Harbin Ice Snow Festival opened on Jan. 5 and was themed Ice Snow Harbin, Charming China Dreams around the world with opening ceremony, firework show, ice lanterns , birthday parties, snow sculpture competitions and expos, as well as winter swimming, winter fishing, group wedding ceremony, fashion shows, concerts, ice sport games.
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CHINESE NEW YEAR
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eijing, China: 5th February 2019 The biggest Chinese holiday, with dragons, fireworks, symbolic clothing, flowers, lanterns, and celebration, everywhere in China. Although Beijing isn’t the only place to celebrate the Chinese New Year it can be celebrated all over Asia.
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enice, Italy: 16th February 2019. One of the most beautiful festivals in the world, people wear masks and elaborate costumes to hide differences among classes, and there are contests for the best costumes.
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DESERT FESTIVAL OF JAISALMER
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aisalmer, India: 17th-19th February 2019. A cultured festival of events such as camel racing, turban tying, and the longest moustache competition, this quirky Indian festival showcases the cultural wonders of Rajasthan.
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PINGXI LANTERN FESTIVAL ingxi, Taiwan: 19th February 2019. People write their wishes on fire lanterns and release them into the sky together, creating a beautiful spectacle of floating lights.
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SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2019
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very winter in Utah, USA the Sundance Film Festival becomes the ultimate gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives. Our annual program includes dramatic and documentary features and short films; series and episodic content; and New Frontier, showcasing emerging media in the form of multimedia installations, performances, and films. We also host daily filmmaker conversations, panel discussions, and live music events. Since 1985, hundreds of films that have launched at the Festival have gained critical recognition and acclaim, reaching new audiences worldwide.
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VERDEJO - Aromas of Apple, pear, grapefruit (shell), passion fruit, lemon (peel), walnut, almond (bitter), ivy, pine nut * Spain
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erdejo is a variety of wine grape that has long been grown in the Rueda region of Spain. The grape originated in North Africa, and was spread to Rueda in about the 11th Century, possibly by Mozarabs. Verdejo was generally used to make a strongly oxidized, Sherry-like wine. In the 1970s, the winemaking company Marqués de Riscal began to develop a fresher style of white wine based on Verdejo with the help of French oenologist Émile Peynaud. In 1980, white wines from the Rueda region were recognized by a Denominación de Origen (DO). Wines labeled Rueda must contain 50% Verdejo; the remainder is typically Sauvignon blanc or Macabeo. Wines designated “Rueda Verdejo” must contain 85% Verdejo, and are often 100% Verdejo.
TANNAT- Aromas of Blackberry, date, fig, blueberry, cherry, plum, anise, nutmeg, black pepper, artichoke, licorice *France
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annat is a red wine grape, historically grown in South West France in the Madiran AOC. The wine is notable for its very high tannin levels and is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Fer to soften the astringency and make it more approachable. In addition to Madiran, Tannat is also produced in IroulĂŠguy, Tursan and BĂŠarn, and it is a minor constituent of Cahors wine. Modern winemaking in the region has begun to emphasize the fruit more and use oak aging to help soften the tannins. Now the wines typically spend about 20 months in oak prior to release.
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GEWÜRZTRAMINER Grapefruit (shell), pear, fig (dried), apricot, lychee, rose, mint, cinnamon, clove * GERMANY
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ewürztraminer (German: is an aromatic wine grape variety, used in white wines, and performs best in cooler climates. In English, it is sometimes referred to colloquially as Gewürz ; although this is never the case in German, because “Gewürz” means “herb” or “spice”), and in French it is written Gewurztraminer (without the Trema). Gewürztraminer is a variety with a pink to red skin colour, which makes it a “white wine grape” as opposed to the blue to blackskinned varieties commonly referred to as “red wine grapes”. The variety has high natural sugar and the wines are white and usually off-dry, with a flamboyant bouquet of lychees. Indeed, Gewürztraminer and lychees share the same aroma compounds. Dry Gewürztraminers may also have aromas of roses, passion fruit and floral notes. It is not uncommon to notice some spritz (fine bubbles on the inside of the glass).
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CHARDONNAhY(white) Aromas of pineapple, apricot, cantaloupe, vanilla, toast, butter, caramel * France
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Chardonnay is a greenskinned grape variety used in the production of white wine. The variety originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France, but is now grown wherever wine is produced, from England to New Zealand. For new and developing wine regions, growing Chardonnay is seen as a “rite of passage� and an easy entry into the international wine market. The Chardonnay grape itself is neutral, with many of the flavors commonly associated with the wine being derived from such influences as terroir and oak. It is vinified in many different styles, from the lean, crisply mineral wines of Chablis, France, to New World wines with oak and tropical fruit flavors.
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TOURIGA NACIONAL Aromas of Pine nuts, eucalyptus, blueberry, chocolate, coffee, rosemary, blackberry, cherry, raspberry * Portugal
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ouriga Nacional is a variety of red wine grape, considered by many to be Portugal’s finest. Despite the low yields from its small grapes, it plays a big part in the blends used for ports, and is increasingly being used for table wine in the Douro and Dão. Touriga Nacional provides structure and body to wine, with high tannins and concentrated flavors of black fruit.
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BRAND STORY AUSTRIAN-INSPIRED, MEXICAN-CRAFTED.
Born out of a love story between HP Eder from Austria and Adriana Alvarez Maxemin from Guadalajara, Mexico, Padre azul is an award-winning 100% blue agave super-premium tequila known for its vanilla and caramel flavors and unparalleled smooth finish.
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From then on, Eder developed an intimate relationship with the Mexican way of life, where agave spirits are omnipresent. Fascinated by the culture, he soon became interested in tequila and its production. “In Europe there was mainly poor quality tequila at the time. Hardly anyone knew that high quality tequila Will the Austrian drink tequila? His only existed, which I found very sad,” says Eder. previous encounter with the spirit had been lemon wedges and a headache. Eder’s Mexican Eder inherited a passion for distillation from father-in-law brought out at bottle of tequila his father, who is known for the production as part of a longstanding initiation ritual. This of high-quality Vogelbeerschnaps, a special movie-like scene was the beginning of “Padre Austrian liquor that is based on a recipe that’s been passed down for five generations. azul.” Austrian HP Eder inherited a passion for distilling from his father, who produced highquality schnapps. His team partnered with his father-in-law and a team of renowned Master Distillers from Jalisco, Mexico to create Padre azul.
Of course, it all began much earlier, namely, with an unusual love story: a Mexican woman studying in Heidelberg, Germany and an Austrian guy. HP met Adriana Alvarez Maxemin from Guadalajara, Mexico – capital of the federal state of Jalisco, not far from the origin of Tequila – at the university, who was studying German at the time. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2019 | 47
“We wanted a product that enchants from the very beginning. It needed to have that certain ’WOW!’ effect. It was very hard work, but at the end of the day we had a fantastic tequila with an incredibly smooth finish. Like alchemists, we searched for this liquid gold for a long time and when we first sipped what we later crowned Padre azul, we experienced this most magic moment.“
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PADRE AZUL SUPER PREMIUM TEQUILA BLANCO
Visual Crystalline, brilliant, silver hues and light tones of straw yellow; heavy body
Aromatic Slow cooking reveals notes of cooked agave, vanilla and coconut. Citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon; hints of English mint, fruit compote of cherry, peach and pineapple.
Taste Velvety and intense on the palate, with cooked agave and notes of fruits that confirm the olfactory promise. Sweet and powerful with a smooth finish.
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Padre azul was launched in 2016 by Eder and his compadres from Austria who saw a need for high-quality tequila in Europe, Eder’s Mexican father-in- law playing a crucial role in the birth of the brand. The European tequila explorers set about on their quest for the perfect taste, finally discovering it at a small distillery in Amatitán, nearby the famous village of Tequila.
HAND BLOWN BOTTLES
You won’t find any compromises in the design of the unusual “Padre azul” bottles either. Only the best is good enough for Padre azul, outside and in. The handmade bottle is inspired by Mexican heritage and culture. One important aspect of Mexican culture that fascinated Austrian HP Eder and his compadres was how much tradition and relationships with family and friends were valued, and he wanted to capture that on the bottle.
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Padre azul bottles are topped with a 270-gram solid metal skull, paying homage to Dia de los Muertos and eternal friendship. The leather jacket with lacing is a tribute to the Mexican “Lucha Libre” wrestling masks and is a tribute to “El Santo,” the most famous luchador in Mexico. “Azul” refers to the “blue” Weber agave, from which tequila is made, and the name “Padre” does not mean the father, but quotes a popular Mexican saying: “que padre,” an expression of cheerful excitement, meaning “how fantastic” or “how wonderful.” Find out more:
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CIGARS
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CIGARROS LA HISTORIA
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hen Christopher Columbus arrived in America in October 1492, one of the things that caught both his and the crew’s attention was the sight of men and women inhaling the smoke of a few tubes of dry leaves.
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uando Cristóbal Colón arribó a América en el mes de Octubre de 1492, una de las cosas que más les llamó la atención a él y a su tripulación fue ver a hombres y mujeres aspirando el humo de unos tubos de hojas secas.
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“... Men would always carry a tizon (burning coal) in their hands (cuba) and certain herbs for incense, which are dried herbs (cojiba) tucked in a certain dry leaf like a musket..., and lit on one side and sucked on the other, and they inhaled that smoke, which numbs the flesh and almost intoxicates, and so they say they do not feel fatigue. These muskets... they call them “tabacos” (cigars).
“...Iban siempre los hombres con un tizón en las manos (cuba) y ciertas hierbas para tomar sus sahumerios, que son unas hierbas secas (cojiba) metidas en una cierta hoja seca también a manera de mosquete..., y encendido por una parte y por la otra chupan o sorben, y reciben con el resuello para adentro aquel humo, con el cual se adormecen las carnes y casi emborracha, y así dizque no sienten el cansancio. Estos mosquetes... los llaman ellos tabacos”.
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The tobacco plant, which cigars are made from, is originally from South America. It was always related to magical, religious, and medical practices of the natives of that continent. In the 17th and 18th centuries, tobacco began to circulate commercially both in the new world and in the old continent, since then the Cuban tobacco is recognized as the best quality tobacco in the world. Although it began to be grown elsewhere, almost all varieties descend from one or another form of the original Cuban plant. As for the cultivation of tobacco, it is an arduous and delicate task which requires experience and hard labor. It is grown under very harsh conditions because it requires high temperatures and humidity as well as a very specific method of care which sometimes yields few benefits. La planta de tabaco de la cual se menciona y de la cual se realizan los cigarros, es originaria de América del Sur, la cual siempre estuvo relacionada con prácticas mágicas, religiosas y médicas de los nativos del continente. En los siglos XVII Y XVIII, el tabaco comenzó a circular de manera comercial tanto en el Nuevo Mundo como en el viejo continente, ya desde entonces el tabaco proveniente de Cuba es reconocido como el de mejor calidad. Si bien, se comenzó a plantar en otros lugares, casi todas las variedades descienden de una u otra forma de la planta cubana original o “criollo”. En cuanto al cultivo del tabaco, se debe decir que es una labor ardua y delicada, y que por supuesto se necesita de mucha experiencia, trabajo, y condiciones muy duras, ya que se requiere de temperaturas altas y humedad, cuidados muy específicos, y en ocasiones con escasos beneficios. 56 | TEQUILAANDSPIRITS.COM
Once the tobacco is cut, the drying process begins. It is a long process that requires a lot of attention. If the humidity is too low, the floor and walls of the warehouse are sprayed to raise the humidity level, on the other hand, bonfires are ignited to remove excess humidity when it is too high. Once the tobacco leaf is ready, it must be classified by grades of texture which takes thickness into consideration, depending on the type of tobacco extracted, and class which differs according to its condition, degree of breakage, and size. The making of cigars continues to be done as it was 150 years ago.
Una vez que se corta el tabaco, viene el proceso de secado, el cual es un proceso largo, que exige mucha atención, ya que si la humedad es demasiado baja, se debe rociar el suelo y las paredes de la bodega para elevar el nivel de humedad, y si es demasiada alta la humedad, se deben encender hogueras para eliminar el exceso. Una vez lista la hoja para trabajarla, esta se debe clasificar por clases y grados, para esto se toma en cuenta la textura que puede ser más o menos gruesa, según el tipo de tabaco extraído; la clase se diferencia según su condición, su grado de rotura y tamaño. La elaboración de los cigarros, o tabacos ( como los llaman en Cuba y República Dominicana) sigue haciéndose como se hacían 150 años atrás.
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During the production of cigars, people known as “tabaqueros” (cigar makers/ rollers) are required, a roll board, a crescentshaped blade called cotter pin (for trimming the leaves), a guillotine (to cut the cigar to the desired length), a pot of vegetable rubber (gum of tragacanth, inflavored, and inodore to glue the knob), a press, the molds, and, most importantly, their hands, skills, and experience.
Para la elaboración de los cigarros se requiere un torcedor, la tabla de rolar, cuchilla con forma de media luna llamada chaveta ( para recortar las hojas), una guillotina ( para cortar el largo del cigarro a medida), un pote de goma vegetal ( goma de tragacanto, insabora e inodora, con la que se pega la perilla), una prensa, los moldes y, sobre todo, sus manos y su habilidad y experiencia.
Tabaqueros are experts in the subject of tobacco, a person with many years of experience and with a deep knowledge of the tobacco leaf. The average production rate is about 150 cigars a day. It is a very important operation where good results are measured by the cigar’s shot, combustibility, and appearance.
El que hace los tabacos o cigarros es denominado tabaquero, o bien maestro tabaquero, este es un experto en el tema del tabaco, es un hombre con muchos años de experiencia y con un conocimiento profundo de la hoja de tabaco. La producción media de estos artesanos es de unos 150 cigarros diarios. Parece sencillo, pero es una operación ardua e importantísima, de la que depende el resultado final del cigarro, su tiro, su combustibilidad y su aspecto.
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It takes years to become a good cigar roller, a reputation that once earned can be trusted with the elaboration of great cigars, such as Prominentes, Julietas, Laguito No.1, Piramides, etc. Once the skill is acquired, they are called “Juliteros” because these tabaqueros can twist a cigar with guaranteed quality.
Se necesitan años para formar un buen torcedor o tabaquero, esto como condición para que pueda confiársele la elaboración de los grandes cigarros, como los Prominentes, las Julietas, los Laguito No. 1, las Pirámides… Una vez que han adquirido esta destreza se les llama “juliteros” porque ya pueden torcer Julietas con garantías.
Some of the most famous cigars today were born within the last century, as is the case of the Julietas (or “Churchills”), created in honor of Sir Winston Churchill, or the Laguito No. 1 (or “Lanceros”), elaborated initially for the personal consumption of Fidel Castro.
Algunos de los cigarros más famosos y apreciados en la actualidad no nacieron hasta bien entrado el siglo pasado, como es el caso de las ya mencionadas Julietas ( o “Churchills”), creados en honor de Sir Winston Churchill o los Laguito No. 1 ( o Lanceros), elaborados inicialmente para el consumo personal de Fidel Castro.
Other famous brands include: Hija de Cabañas and Carbajal (1819); Larrañaga (1834); Punch (1840); H. Upmann (1844); Partagas, Ramón Allones, and La Corona (1845); Sancho Panza (1850); Hoyo de Monterrey (1865); Romeo and Julieta (1875); El Rey del Mundo “King of the World” (1882); La Flor de Cano (1884); La Gloria Cubana (1885).
Otras marcas no menos famosas surgieron a partir de 1819 cuando se creó la marca Hija de Cabañas y Carbajal; en 1834 Por Larrañaga; en 1840 Punch; en 1844 H. Upmann; en 1845 Partagás, Ramón Allones y La Corona; en 1850 Sancho Panza; en 1865 Hoyo de Monterrey; en 1875 Romeo y Julieta; en 1882 El Rey del Mundo; en 1884 La Flor de Cano y en 1885 La Gloria Cubana.
Almost all of these brands were founded by Spaniards who emigrated to the Caribbean island. The tobacco industry remained in Spanish hands until 1898, when Cuba was lost during the Spanish-American war.
Casi todas estas marcas, fueron fundadas por españoles emigrados a la isla caribeña y, hasta 1898, año en que se desencadenó la guerra hispano-americana en la que se perdió Cuba, la industria tabaquera estuvo en manos españolas.
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The conditions in which cigars have to be stored are fundamental for their enjoyment: 65%-75% of relative air humidity; no contact with other products or substances that emit odors because tobacco is “hygroscopic” and absorbs the odors that surround it; 18º is the ideal temperature and temperatures superior to 23º must be avoided to prevent the development of mold, which alters their appearance.
Las condiciones en que tienen que estar acondicionados los cigarros, son fundamentales para su disfrute: 65% - 75% de humedad relativa del aire, de forma constante sin entrar en contacto con productos o sustancias, que aun estando envasados emiten olores, porque hay que decir que el tabaco es “higroscópico”, es decir, que absorbe los olores que lo rodean. También la temperatura es importante siendo la idónea en torno a 18º y evitando las superiores a 23º , por mayor desarrollo de las colonias de moho, que alteran su aspecto.
When smoking a cigar, the smoke is not inhaled unlike cigarettes; cigars satisfy you fully while tasting the tobacco. The taste buds in your tongue transmit a range of sensations - sweet, salty, bitter, etc.
Para fumar el cigarro hay que decir que el humo de este no se inhala, a diferencia de los cigarrillos, el puro te satisface plenamente mientras paladeas su tabaco en la boca y son las papilas gustativas las que a lo largo de la lengua nos transmiten su abanico de sensaciones; dulces, saladas, amargas, etc.
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Or as the British politician, statesman, and writer Winston Churchill said,
“Smoking a cigar is like falling in love. First, you are attracted by its shape; you stay for its flavor, and you must always remember never, never to let the flame go out! “
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O como ya lo decía el político, estadista y escritor británico Winston Churchill.
“Fumar cigarros es como enamorarse. En primer lugar, se sienten atraídos por su forma, te quedas por su sabor y siempre se debe recordar, nunca dejar que la llama se extinga”.
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ATOLE DRINK
By Luz Mariana Ramírez
What makes Mexico special? Name one classic thing about Mexico? Who can answer?
¿Qué es lo clásico de México, ah? ¿Quién puede decirlo? ¿Qué es aquello que hace que México sea especial?
Of course, we can start with its typical food, for example, pozole, tacos, enchiladas, mole, birria, or sweets (borrachitos, cocadas). Then of course, we cannot forget the drinks, such as a good tequila, mezcal, hot chocolate, café con leche, or an atole.
Claro, podemos comenzar por la comida típica, por ejemplo el pozole, tacos, enchiladas, mole, birria; o de dulces, borrachitos, cocadas; y por supuesto que no podemos sacar de la jugada a las bebidas, un buen tequila, un mezcal, un chocolate caliente, un café, o un atole.
Aha! That’s it! The Atole! But are you sure that’s it? Atole? Of course! We can find it in different flavors - strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, walnut, and even garbanzo bean.
¡Ajá! ¡Ahí está el clavo, ahí está la gran ambición: el atole! ¿Pero seguros que es eso? ¿Un atole? ¡Claro! Lo podemos encontrar de fresa, de chocolate, de vainilla, de nuez y hasta de garbanzo.
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Atole in Spanish, from Nahuatl atolli, also known as atol and atol de elote, is a traditional hot corn- and masa-based beverage of Mesoamerican origin.
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Well, what exactly is Atole? Is it a typical food? Is it a mixed drink? Is it candy? What is Atole?
Bueno, pues por eso podemos comenzar. ¿Qué es atole? ¿Es algo típico? ¿Es una mezcla? ¿Es nuestra raíz? ¿Es una historia? ¿ es una leyenda? O, ¿es una buena bebida? ¿Qué es el atole?
Atole is one of the many traditional Mexican beverages of pre-Hispanic origin. Its name comes from the Nahuatl word “atolli” which means watery in the Aztec language.
El atole es una de las muchas bebidas tradicionales mexicanas de origen prehispánica. Y su nombre viene el náhuatl, lengua que hablaban los aztecas, “atolli” que quiere decir aguado.
It is corn based and can be combined with various flavors, such as chocolate, vanilla, walnut, or even some fruit, for example, tamarind, mango, or strawberry. It can be sweetened with regular sugar, brown sugar, or honey.
¿Pero, qué tiene esta bebida de especial? Su elaboración, masa de maíz con un poco de agua hasta que quede espeso. Se le combina con algún saborizante que puede ser desde chocolate, vainilla, nuez o hasta alguna fruta; por ejemplo, tamarindo, mango, o la fresa. Se puede endulzar con piloncillo, miel o azúcar y se deja hirviendo por más tiempo para que quede nuestra deliciosa bebida.
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Now let’s talk about its history. Fray Bernardino de Sahagún was one of the first Spaniards to report the existence of this drink and to report that the word “atolli” was divided into two roots - “atl” meaning water and “toloa” meaning to eat or swallow.
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Segundo, podemos hablar de su historia. ¡Pero claro! porque Fray Bernardino de Sahagún, fue de los primeros españoles en reportar la existencia de esta bebida diciendo que la palabra “atolli” se dividía en dos raíces, “atl” que significa agua y “toloa” que quiere decir comer o tragar.
Interestingly, atole was considered a drink of the lower clases - the Indians - and chocolate was the drink of the upper classes. Now, of course, we can all enjoy it! There is no tourist who is not curious about this drink. There is no child, grandmother, mother, or father who can resist a cup of hot atole during a cold day, in the winter, at night, or in the early morning to warm their soul! Y como dato curioso podemos mencionar que el atole era considerado para clases bajas de las colonias, o sea los indios, y el chocolate para las clases altas. ¿Y quién diría que ahora lo bebemos todos? No hay extranjero que sienta curiosidad por esta bebida bastante diferente. No hay niño, abuela, joven, niña, madre o padre que se resista a su vaso de atole bastante caliente para pasar el frío, el invierno, la noche o la madrugada.
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Bugatti Chiron $2.7 MILLION Bugati’s is quite high-priced and starts at around $2.7 million based on the present exchange rates. However, prices are expected to reach $3 million in the least, long before it hits the market. The 8.0 liter turbo-charged W-16, 1,500-horsepower engine is actually 300 more than the Super Sport, the fastest Veyron model. While its top speed has been limited to 261 mph on the road.
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Pagani Huayra BC $2.8 MILLION the Pagani Huayra BC is the priciest Pagani car ever made. Named as a tribute to Benny Caiola, a noted Italian investor with probably the best collection of Ferraris and a very close friend of Horacio Pagani, this car is a delight for the lovers of Pagani’s details. The interior of the Huayra BC is still an exquisitely detailed mix of high-quality materials and bespoke design elements although much has been pared down in the pursuit of lightness. The beautiful exposed gearchange linkage still takes pride of place between the driver and passenger and the gullwing doors offer easy access to the interior. Each car has been customized to the specific requirements of each owner giving an even more bespoke feel to this sports coupe.
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Lykan Hypersport $3.4 MILLION The headlights being made of, urm, 240 15-carat diamonds, is the price very surprising? And then there are the LED blades made of 420 15-carat diamonds. And all the gems are customizable. Looking like an armored car with scissor doors and an interior straight out of a sci-fi movie, this featured in the ‘Furious 7’, and has actually been drafted by the Abu Dhabi police for patrol duty! Built by W Motors, based in Lebanon, this is the first Arab supercar. And it doesn’t fare badly when compared with the traditional European biggies. Apart from its awesome looks, the twin-turbo mid-rear mounted 3.8 liter flat-six boxer can produce 780 horsepower through the rear wheels, and a 708 pound-feet of torque. It can do a 62 in a mere 2.8 seconds, and can reach speeds up to 240 mph. 94 | TEQUILA & SPIRITS MAGAZINE
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McLaren P1 LM $3.6 MILLION This car has a lot in common with the P1 GTR and the legendary McLaren F1 road car. For example, the gold plating surrounding the engine bay with a 3.8 liter twin-turbo V-8. It is much smarter than the P1 GTR. Not only does it weigh 132 pounds (60 kg0 less than the P1 GTR, but its modified rear wing and enlarged front splitter join with the dive planes to generate 40% increased downforce as compared to the P1 GTR. The awesomeness of the aerodynamics can be witnessed where it is made for- on track, where it can produce 1000 horsepower. As of yet, only five units have been built, all of them being sold.
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Lamborghini Veneno Roadster $4.5 MILLION Built to celebrate the company’s 50th birthday, ‘Veneno’ literally means poison in Spanish, and well, the design does look deadly. Looking almost like an alien space capsule, this car can reach speeds that can give one of those a run for their money, literally. The 6.5 liter V12 with a seven-speed single clutch ISR automated manual transmission can spin at 8,400 rpm to yield 740 horsepowers and 507 pound-feet of torque, meaning that the car can do a 60 mph at 2.9 seconds! Only 9 units being made, the biggets problem of these cars is their crazy resells ratesone was sold at $11 millions! It was the most expensive car in the world ever produced upon its introduction, and only three being available to customers in the first lot, there was a crazy scramble to get hands on the remaining ones.
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