vinotinto
Active Member
I was introduced to Orujo at a private albergue early on during my Camino. After an excellent dinner prepared by the owner/operator and her husband, some of us bellied up to the albergue's bar. "Have you tried Orujo?" asked the barkeep, not coincidentally the owner. "Orujo? What's that?" I innocently replied.
Smiling, she poured me a shot "on the house." Then a group of chaps bought me another one. A couple more later, and I was feeling NO PAIN. Slurring a "gracias" to my hosts, I floated up to the internet terminal, composed a very raucous and profane email to a close friend, collapsed in my bed, and slept like a log until morning.
After that, Orujo became a must-have after my evening meal. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any in the States, although I've seen some Spanish websites where I can order this heaven-sent nectar. Indeed, if I had to name a single Spanish staple that most compels me to do another Camino, it is Orujo De Hierbas!!! :mrgreen:
Smiling, she poured me a shot "on the house." Then a group of chaps bought me another one. A couple more later, and I was feeling NO PAIN. Slurring a "gracias" to my hosts, I floated up to the internet terminal, composed a very raucous and profane email to a close friend, collapsed in my bed, and slept like a log until morning.
After that, Orujo became a must-have after my evening meal. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any in the States, although I've seen some Spanish websites where I can order this heaven-sent nectar. Indeed, if I had to name a single Spanish staple that most compels me to do another Camino, it is Orujo De Hierbas!!! :mrgreen: