{"product_id":"laxar-orujo-brandy-70cl","title":"Laxoa Orujo Brandy 70CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe northern Spanish town of Pamplona is best known for its annual bull run that took its current form in the late 18th Century. A few years later, in 1844, the Licores Baines distillery was founded, selling Pacharan, Brandy and Herbal liqueurs to the Navarre region and beyond. Baines have had nearly 200 years to perfect their art and their sturdily tasty drinks are as popular as ever. As with the bull run, prepare for impact!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLAXOA Orujo Brandy by Licores Baines is a highly refined pomace spirit that is brilliantly clean, crisp, and colourless. The nose is remarkably delicate and sophisticated, revealing intricate secondary aromas that layer subtle hints of fresh garden grass, aniseed, and bright floral tones alongside orchard fruits like apple. On the palate, this clear brandy is wonderfully expressive, robust, and full-flavoured, displaying an initial warmth that feels structural and generous without being aggressive. A gentle, natural sweetness shapes the mid-palate, echoing fresh grapes and crisp apple pieces before leading into a long, beautifully harmonious, and clean aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription, Estate History, and Distillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    ABV: 40%\u003cbr\u003e•    Bottle Size: 70 cl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptional spirit is crafted by Licores Baines, an acclaimed, family-run business founded in 1844 in Pamplona, Navarre. Whilst best known for their artisan approach to local sloe liqueurs, the estate brings nearly two centuries of blending and maceration expertise to its wider spirits collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe production of LAXOA relies on entirely traditional distillation methods. It is carefully created by distilling the solid residue, including grape skins, pulp, and seeds, left behind after pressing premium local grape varieties. This marc is loaded into classic copper stills, where it undergoes a slow, controlled heating process. By applying low-pressure steam, the master distillers slowly vapourise and condense the liquids, capturing only the pristine heart of the run. This deliberate method yields an unaged pomace brandy that preserves all the vibrant fruity character, structural acidity, and aromatic complexity of the raw harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing and Cocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    The Perfect Serve: To experience its full purity, serve LAXOA neat and well-chilled at around 5°C, ideally in a small tulip glass or a frozen shot glass after dinner. It can also be enjoyed over a single large block of ice to slowly soften the spirit.\u003cbr\u003e•    The Carajillo (Aguardiente con Café): For a traditional Spanish pick-me-up, add a generous splash of LAXOA directly to a piping hot cup of espresso. The warmth of the coffee beautifully amplifies the aniseed and floral undertones of the spirit.\u003cbr\u003e•    Orujo Sour: Put a continental twist on a classic cocktail by shaking 5 cl of LAXOA with 3 cl of fresh lemon juice, 2 cl of sugar syrup, and half an egg white with plenty of ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled glass for a wonderfully frothy, texturally silky drink.\u003cbr\u003e•    Orujo \u0026amp; Tonic: For a long, refreshing alternative, pour 5 cl of LAXOA over ice in a highball glass, top up with premium tonic water, and garnish with a twist of lemon peel or a slice of green apple to highlight the orchard notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of its notable digestive properties and vibrant alcohol strength, LAXOA sits beautifully alongside foods that are either rich or subtly sweet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Savoury Matches: It acts as an excellent palate cleanser when served alongside rich Atlantic seafood platters, grilled pork belly, or fatty cured meats like Jamón Ibérico.\u003cbr\u003e•    Sweet Matches: For dessert, pair the brandy with traditional Spanish almond cake (Tarta de Santiago), lemon butter biscuits, roasted walnuts, or a square of high-quality white chocolate, which tames the fiery character of the spirit while letting the apple nuances sing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55445882863959,"sku":null,"price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/5529\/9927\/files\/Brandy.jpg?v=1792140429","url":"https:\/\/artifexdrinks.com\/products\/laxar-orujo-brandy-70cl","provider":"Artifex Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}