Strega is the Italian word for "witch" and since legends of witchcraft at Benevento date back to the time of the Lombard invasion, it was a natural choice of name for the liqueur.
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What is the flavor of Strega?
Mint, Fennel, saffron, honey and a slight almost inky scent on the nose. The palate has flavors of mint, anise, juniper, fennel, among other herbs as well as sugar followed by a touch of heat from the alcohol.
What is a Strega in mythology?
Strega, the Italian word for witch, may refer to: Strega, a group of pagan magic users who are part of the protectors of Venice in the Heirs of Alexandria series by Mercedes Lackey, Eric Flint, and Dave Freer. Stregheria, or the Strega tradition of modern Italian witchcraft.
Is Strega similar to yellow chartreuse?
Strega is often compared to Yellow Chartreuse in both look and taste. The two liqueurs have the same gold color and are comparable in price.
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What is a Streyga?
witch [noun] a woman who is supposed to have powers of magic, usually through working with the devil. (Translation of strega from the PASSWORD Italian–English Dictionary © 2014 K Dictionaries Ltd)
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Strega is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV), which is an alcohol content comparable to most hard liquors, but it has a sweetness and viscosity typical of liqueurs.
Strega is an instrument designed in collaboration with Alessandro Cortini. Inspired by Cortini's music and sonic experimentations, Strega embodies the seen and ...
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