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Cuban sugarcane vodka: 9550

A new release groundbreaking and curious just hit the market alcoholic drinks from the hand of the renowned brand of Legendary rum. But, to the surprise of its loyal followers and lovers of its products, the company innovates by introducing a Cuban sugar cane vodka. Due to the production method that characterizes it, we are talking about a pioneer distilled within the market that wants to make a dent. Although the Latin territory, as well as its people are so known for being warm-blooded, now the temperature drops quite a bit. Who said you couldn't get this Russian drink in Latin America? Find out more here!

A revealing name: 9550

Before entering fully into how is this novel Cuban sugar cane vodka we stop on his behalf, very significant. At first glance the four numbers can represent anything, but the truth is that 9550 It has a close relationship with the popular origin attributed to the alcoholic beverage. Indeed, they are the kilometers there are between two capitals: Havana, from Cuba and Moscow, From Russia.

Cuban sugar cane vodka
Glass of vodka in icy atmosphere

The transcontinental journey recalls the enormous distance that exists between which it could be considered cradle of vodka and the Latin country. The differences that are equally notable from one place to another are immersed in the experience that you want to offer such a product. groundbreaking with origins and identity.

The Cuban firm thus sets aside conventions and is committed to differentiating itself with this novelty, continuing with its strategy of entering the world of spirits. Always keeping the maximum quality and even the elaboration itself that also makes the product different.

Controversial origin of vodka

Of course, it should be clarified that the origin of vodka is not really russian, although there it is already a national symbol. Its birth dates back to the XNUMXth century but is more closely linked to Poland, at a time and in a territory where it was impossible to produce wine, given the adverse weather conditions for the cultivation of vineyards. For this reason, this drink began to be made, which had two advantageous characteristics: its raw material was cheap and accessible (cereal and potato) and even the production method was very simple.

From the next century, on a large scale, it began to be produced in Poland and to expand to other European countries. With the Second World War This drink is popular, quite insipid, which reaches up to America. In its original recipe, this distillate comes from the fermentation of the two elements mentioned above, but any plant that is rich in starch it is apt to elaborate it. In Legendary also break with that traditional pattern, since the Cuban sugar cane vodka It comes from said vegetable with which rum is already obtained.

What the first creators of this liquid really wanted was for it to be powerful in alcoholic degrees, as it should serve to endure the strong winter that characterizes the eastern countries so much. Hence, his graduation is around 40 º, although later they were even emerging from 80º or more. Another curiosity lies in its name, from the Russian term »Voda», which means "water" next to the ending -ka: «watery »

This is the Cuban vodka made from sugar cane

Its color typical transparent remains even if the aroma is clean and fresh, offering a unique flavor reminiscent of reedbed. Is warm, intense and with light notes to Citrus, a perfect complement as a base for cocktails or to drink directly, just as Russians or Poles have always done to warm up. But this Cuban sugar cane vodka comes from distillation from molasses of said plant, before being filtered according to a traditional activated carbon method. The best Cuban teachers work in a craft in the elaboration of this drink with origin Cuba.

Legendario rum bottle
Bottle of rum and Cuban sandwich / Photo: @ronlegendario

This exceptional bottle (and the first vodka of the Cuban brand) joins the offer of rums that already produces Legendario with a variety of them. Elixir de Cuba, Añejo 9 years, Gold, Superior carte blanche, Añejo blanco and Gran Reserva 15 years make up the list. The one that now, with the Cuban sugar cane vodka, it is more complete. Do you dare to try it?

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