KAHLUA
History
Allied Domecq, which was established in 1994 following a merger between Lyon and Allied Domecq Pedro, had produced KAHLÚA since 1936 until the company was partially acquired in 2005 by Pernod Ricard, the second largest distributor of spirits in the world, and the third largest in the USA.
Variety
The alcohol content of KAHLÚA varies between 20.0% and 26.5% depending on the market. In 2002, more expensive, high-end product called "KAHLÚA especial" is now available in the USA, Canada and Australia after previously available only in duty-free markets. Made of premium arabica coffee beans grown in Veracruz , Mexico,KAHLÚA especial a alcohol content of 36% and a viscosity less and less sweet than the regular version.
Name
As the original producer Domecq tried to preserve an identity Veracruzan to its product, the name KAHLÚA was chosen as a feature of its originality. KAHLÚA means "House of Acolhua people" in Veracruz nahuatl language spoken before the Spanish conquest, then it was castillianized of Ulúa, forming the modern name of San Juan de Ulúa fortress.
Uses
KAHLÚA is used to make cocktails and a garnish or ingredient in many desserts, including ice cream, cakes and cheese.
A few cocktails with KAHLÚA include the B-52, Baby Guinness, mudslides, and the Russian White and Black Russian.
It can also be enjoyed in cold cream, milk or mixed with hot coffee.
History
Allied Domecq, which was established in 1994 following a merger between Lyon and Allied Domecq Pedro, had produced KAHLÚA since 1936 until the company was partially acquired in 2005 by Pernod Ricard, the second largest distributor of spirits in the world, and the third largest in the USA.
Variety
The alcohol content of KAHLÚA varies between 20.0% and 26.5% depending on the market. In 2002, more expensive, high-end product called "KAHLÚA especial" is now available in the USA, Canada and Australia after previously available only in duty-free markets. Made of premium arabica coffee beans grown in Veracruz , Mexico,KAHLÚA especial a alcohol content of 36% and a viscosity less and less sweet than the regular version.
Name
As the original producer Domecq tried to preserve an identity Veracruzan to its product, the name KAHLÚA was chosen as a feature of its originality. KAHLÚA means "House of Acolhua people" in Veracruz nahuatl language spoken before the Spanish conquest, then it was castillianized of Ulúa, forming the modern name of San Juan de Ulúa fortress.
Uses
KAHLÚA is used to make cocktails and a garnish or ingredient in many desserts, including ice cream, cakes and cheese.
A few cocktails with KAHLÚA include the B-52, Baby Guinness, mudslides, and the Russian White and Black Russian.
It can also be enjoyed in cold cream, milk or mixed with hot coffee.
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