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Orujo

clear grape-pomace brandy from Galicia and the north, often herb-infused

Spain Wine & spirit Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Distilled from pressed grape skins in Galicia, where the queimada ritual sets it alight with sugar and lemon while a spell is recited.

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What is Orujo?

Orujo is a wine & spirit from Spain: clear grape-pomace brandy from Galicia and the north, often herb-infused. Distilled from pressed grape skins in Galicia, where the queimada ritual sets it alight with sugar and lemon while a spell is recited.

Made with

grapes

Cooked

distilled

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