Episode 98: Liquore Strega

Episode 98 features Liquore Strega. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for $36.Enjoy this episode with pour of Strega chilled.The official website for Strega: https://www.strega.it/en/ Brief Historical Timeline:1200s - Legend says witches gathered in Benevento, Italy 1860 - Strega is founded by Giuseppe Alberti1894 - Giuseppe Alberti dies, leaving the distillery to his four sons1900s - The brand invests in advertisings1947 - The Premio Strega, or Strega Prize, is created by Guido Alberti1998 - Strega gets into the confections business, with candies that feature StregaToday - The fifth generation of the Alberti family is still running the companyKey Cocktails:Strega is a digestif, or after drinker drink, but mixes well with certain drinks. Try the Strega Tonic:1 oz. Strega 1 oz. Gin 4 oz. tonic waterServe over iceReferences:The Spruce Eats Article on StregaWikipedia Article on StregaDiffords Guide Listing of StregaPunch Drink Article on StregaYouTube Brand CommercialYouTube Video of Distillery Tour with Vintage Advertising ShownYouTube Overview - Fast Paced, and in ItalianYouTube Candy Making OverviewWikipedia Article on the Witches of BeneventoAtlas Obscura Article on Why Witches Ride BroomsContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur