The World in Liquor

Singani – Bolivia

Singani is a type of grape brandy that’s only manufactured in the high valleys of Bolivia. It’s been a revered national product since it first started being produced in the 16th century by monks who came to Bolivia from Spain. Grapes that are grown for singani must come from plants that are grown between 5,250 and 9,200 feet above sea level. One popular drink that features singani is called sucumbé—it’s made with hot singani mulled with spices added to hot milk.

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