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Daydreaming about warm holidays is our winter pastime, and nowhere is it more desirable than Ibiza. Whether you’re not a seasoned traveler to Spain’s fun island or you’re showing up for the first time, an authentic taste of Ibiza is just a bottle of Basbas away. Boasting the title of the world’s most awarded hierba, Basbas is one of Spain’s best-kept secrets: a premium, handcrafted liqueur that combines more than a dozen herbs and spices. Now, after a two-year wait and many sales drops, this fancy drink is coming to America.
First distilled by 16th century monks in northeastern Spain, hierbas are plant spirits traditionally used as medicine. Monks boiled wild anise and extracted the essential oils of other medicinal herbs such as rosemary, juniper, and sage into alcohol. (For the spiritually inclined, here’s a chance to strengthen your inner self!) Although unknown in the States, spirituality remains a staple in the Balearic Islands. If you enjoy a smooth and bright full bodied scent with a sweet and floral accent, Basbas is sure to become an instant favourite.
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