{"product_id":"mar-de-frades-orujo-original","title":"Mar de Frades, Orujo Original","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrigin and production\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMar de Frades Original begins with aguardiente distilled from Galician grape pomace. The spirit is then macerated according to an old artisan formula with a selection of herbs and fruits, most notably the Mirabelle plum, a variety with deep roots in Galicia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit, balsamic herbs and a touch of caramelised sugar soften the distillate and give the liqueur its distinctive copper-amber colour. The aim is not to disguise the orujo base, but to integrate its warmth with ripe fruit, cinnamon and a rounded, gently sweet texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoppery amber with bright orange reflections at the rim and a glossy clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMirabelle plum and fruit in syrup are layered with cinnamon leaf, dried orange and balsamic herbs, creating a rich but lifted aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnctuous and sweet at first, with ripe stone fruit and caramelised notes absorbing the spirit's warmth. Herbs and cinnamon build towards the finish, leaving a persistent balance of fruit, spice and gentle bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour at cool room temperature or lightly chilled after dinner. It works well with plum tart, baked apples, cinnamon biscuits or a small piece of nutty hard cheese, and can also replace a sweeter brandy in autumnal cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMar de Frades was founded in the Val do Salnés in 1987 and became known for a modern, maritime interpretation of Albariño. Its spirits range extends that connection to the grape by distilling the pomace and drawing on Galicia's established culture of after-dinner aguardientes and liqueurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal is the most individual recipe in the collection. Mirabelle plum separates it from the clear Orujo Blanco and the more overtly herbal Hierbas, giving the bottle a mellow fruit-and-spice identity that is designed as a generous final note to a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mar de Frades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7849039888444,"sku":"ORUJORIG","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/orujo-original-mar-de-frades-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377437","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/mar-de-frades-orujo-original","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}