Orujo is a pomace brandy (a liquor obtained from the distillation of marc, the solid remains left after pressing of the grape) from northern spain. it is a transparent spirit with an alcohol content over 50% (100° proof). its name comes from the expression "aguardiente de orujo" (pomace spirit). it is popular in northern spain, particularly in galicia but also in asturias, castile and león and cantabria (principally in the valley of liébana). it is also called augardente or aguardiente (firewater), and caña. orujo has become an artisanal craft for some families who after making wine for themselves distill the pomace in a little pot still. many high-quality distilled spirits have appeared ...

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