Relicario Dominican Rum, 70 cl

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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.

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. 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. 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) 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. In Christianity [ edit ] Reliquary Cross, French, c. 1180 Domnach Airgid, Irish, 8th–9th century, added to 14th century, 15th century, and afterMany 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). 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. 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] 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. 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.

Relicario Ron Dominicano is a rum brand which hails from the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic is famous for the three B’s (Brugal, Barceló and Bermudez). The Dominican Republic is also known in the rum world for the various Oliver & Oliver bottlings such Opthimus and Presidente Marti. Fermentation –“Made from a rigorous selection of sucrose-rich streams which come from the sugar mill, where sugar cane is produced. The alcoholic stages are obtained through the fermentation of these sugary streams, which contribute in part to the aromatic composition of the final product” Two famous very early excavated reliquaries are the 1st-century Bimaran Casket and the Kanishka Casket of 127 AD, both believed to have contained part of the cremated remains of Gautama Buddha. Relics associated with Buddha are the most important in Buddhism, but those related to other enlightened figures like Sariputta and Moggallana are also highly revered. Icon of St. Guriy of Kazan, with a relic embedded in it (19th century). In Buddhism [ edit ] Buddhist reliquary in Kanishka Stupa Buddhist reliquary, Song dynasty 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.

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a b Boehm, Barbara Drake. "Relics and Reliquaries in Medieval Christianity". In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art,(October 2001) It doesn’t stand out or do anything to exciting. Could be any number of other rums from the Dominican Republic or Panama. It didn’t surprise me in any way. It’s light and easy going. Quite easy to d rink yet you still feel like you are drinking a “proper” rum rather than something like Pyrat or Millonario. The Hydrometer didn’t identify any additives in this rum. Having said that I’m not 100% certain it would ever be classed as “pure” rum. I find it difficult to trust rums from certain destinations – The Dominican being one. It hasn’t been excessively sweetened or doctored but it does seem a little more rounded than I would perhaps expect. It seems to have had its wings clipped a little. That could of course be down to the ABV. Weitzmann, Kurt, ed., Age of spirituality: late antique and early Christian art, third to seventh century, no. 569–575, 1979, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, ISBN 9780870991790 The inn offers 24 hour front desk, a picnic area, and a chapel, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and free breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.