Orujo
From Eating Asturias, the Encyclopedia of Asturian Gastronomy
Orujo is a pomace brandy (a liquor obtained from the distillation of marc, the solid remains left after pressing of the grape) from northern Spain. It is a transparent spirit with an alcohol content over 50% (100° proof). Its name comes from the expression “aguardiente de orujo” (pomace spirit).
The most popular orujo in Asturias is orujo de hierbas or licor de hierbas.
