This brandy takes its name from the grape skins, known as “orujos” in Cantabria. It is made from alcohol diluted in water. This alcohol is obtained by distilling the grape skins and then cooling the vapor to turn it back into liquid.

Liébana is the most popular area in Cantabria for the production of this liqueur, with a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. Today, the famous copper stills, or “alquitaras,” are still used for this artisanal process.

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