Relicario Dominican Rum, 70 cl

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Beyond its taste, Relicario is a tribute to the Dominican spirit. Its name, which translates to "reliquary" in English, signifies a container for holy relics. In essence, each bottle of Relicario Ron Dominicano holds a piece of the Dominican soul, capturing its warmth, passion, and age-old traditions. Hahn, Cynthia (January 1997). "The Voices of the Saints: Speaking Reliquaries". Gesta. 36 (1): 20–31. doi: 10.2307/767276.

It is much more peppery than oaked. The barrels used to age the rum have contributed to a spicy profile – white pepper and ginger. Vanilla and a slight lemon note are also present. In Buddhism, stupas are an important form of a reliquary and may be buried inside larger structures such as a stupa or chorten. Particularly in China and throughout East and Southeast Asia, these take the form of a pagoda; in Japan, this is known as a tō. In Christianity [ edit ] Reliquary Cross, French, c. 1180 Domnach Airgid, Irish, 8th–9th century, added to 14th century, 15th century, and afterHotel Vila Relicario is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Ouro Preto, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Relics of the True Cross became very popular from the 9th century onward and were housed in magnificent gold and silver cross-shaped reliquaries decorated with enamels and precious stones. From about the end of the 10th century, reliquaries in the shape of the relics they housed also became popular; hence, for instance, the skull of Pope Alexander I was housed in a head-shaped reliquary. Similarly, the bones of saints were often housed in reliquaries that recalled the shape of the original body part, such as an arm or a foot. A reliquary (also referred to as a shrine, by the French term châsse, and historically including phylacteries [1]) is a container for relics. A portable reliquary may be called a fereter, and a chapel in which it is housed a feretory. Sixteenth-century reformers such as Martin Luther opposed the use of relics since many had no proof of historical authenticity and objected to a cult of saints. Many reliquaries, particularly in northern Europe, were destroyed by Calvinists or Calvinist sympathizers during the Reformation, being melted down or pulled apart to recover precious metals and gems. Nonetheless, the use and manufacture of reliquaries continue to this day, especially in Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian countries. Post-Reformation reliquaries have tended to take the form of glass-sided caskets to display relics such as the bodies of saints. [ citation needed] Forms [ edit ] Franco-Flemish Gothic philatory for a finger bone, late 15th century, Walters Art Museum

As a sipper it starts sweetly with notes of caramel and toffee. You then get bitterness – tobacco and some spicy white pepper. The finish is a little sharp with some lemon zest and a lot of the oak and tobacco but it doesn’t hang around very long. You are left with just a bit of alcohol burn for much of the finish.In Buddhism, relics are known as cetiya; one of the most significant is the relic of the tooth of the Buddha in Sri Lanka. In Japan, Buddhist relics are known as shari ( 舎利, śarīra), and are often stored in a shariden ( 舎利殿, relic hall, reliquary). (See also: Japanese Buddhist architecture) There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular government buildings such as Prédio do Ministério Público, Fórum, and Casa da Câmara. Relics have long been important to Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, and to followers of many other religions. [2] [3] [4] In these cultures, reliquaries are often presented in shrines, churches, or temples to which the faithful make pilgrimages to gain blessings. Utter goobledegook and I’m left with little else to say on the product. So I may as well get on with the nosing and tasting.

Take Relicario Ron Dominicano Peated Finish , an aged Dominican rum from Relicario (owned by the Spanish-based Beveland Distillers) that was finished in American oak barrels which previously held peated whisky. It’s simultaneously an interesting drink for seasoned rum lovers and exactly the kind of bottling that will convert whisky drinkers to the joys of rum. It shares a similar production process to the brand’s core expression, Relicario Ron Dominicano , that is until the end of the maturation process. The rums are made from 100% native Dominican sugar cane juice harvested by hand. The sugar cane juice is fermented for 30 hours with yeasts (the distillery reveals this is saccharomyces cerevisiae, which should delight yeast fans), before the spirit is distilled in two different stills. I told you this rum was interesting. It is distilled initially in a continuous column still and then again in a copper pot still, which Relicario says is to create a smoother delivery. Much like most of the Barceló line up its just all a bit boring. There’s nothing exciting going on – nothing other than the presentation which would make it stand out from 50 other similar rums. I can’t imagine I’ll buy another bottle (unless its heavily discounted). Yes, that’s right, Speyside. Some of you might have been expecting that maturation to take place at an Islay-based distillery , but Islay holds no monopoly on peated whiskies. Speyside has a few distilleries that embrace the smokier side of things such as Cragganmore , Glenfiddich , BenRiach , Tomintoul and Glen Moray . Relicario doesn’t confirm which distillery housed the whisky and/or provided the casks, so you can have a fun game of ‘guess the distillery’ yourself when you taste it. Tomov, Nikola; Dzhangozov, Januarius (Yanko). "Wax Embedding as a Method for Preservation of Body Relics Used by the Orthodox Church" (PDF). Acta Morphologica et Anthropologica. 25 (1–2): 122–125. Many Eastern Orthodox reliquaries housing tiny pieces of relics have circular or cylindrical slots in which small disks of wax-mastic are placed, in which the actual relic is embedded. [7]Many were designed with portability in mind, often being exhibited in public or carried in procession on the saint's feast day or on other holy days. Pilgrimages often centered on the veneration of relics. The faithful often venerate relics by bowing before the reliquary or kissing it; those churches that observe the veneration of relics distinguish between the honor given to the saints and the worship that is due to God alone (see Second Council of Nicea). The earliest reliquaries were essentially boxes, either simply box-shaped or based on an architectural design, taking the form of a model of a church with a pitched roof. These latter are known by the French term chasse, and typical examples from the 12th to 14th century have wooden frameworks with gilt-copper plaques nailed on, decorated in champlevé enamel. Limoges was the largest production centre; NB the English usage differs from that of the French châsse, which denotes large size rather than shape. Relicario Ron Dominicano is a celebration of Dominican heritage, encapsulating the rich flavours and vibrant culture of the Dominican Republic in every bottle. As a rum that proudly hails from this Caribbean nation, Relicario showcases the centuries-old tradition of rum-making, characterised by its meticulous ageing process and the exceptional quality of raw materials used. Relics may be the purported or actual physical remains of saints, such as bones, pieces of clothing, or some object associated with saints or other religious figures. The authenticity of any given relic is often a matter of debate; for that reason, some churches require documentation of the relic's provenance.