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The History of Arrack – By Randika Jayakody & Jerome Perera As lovers of Scotch whiskies, Belgian beers, wines, Mexican Mezcals and other spirits, we have always thought very highly of Ceylon Arrack. Arrack is produced by taking the raw ingredient of coconut palm liquid known as Toddy. Toddy tapping is an exquisite art involving the use of intricate instruments, blades, and ropewalking levels of skill simply to reach the palm. Incidentally, the art and science of toddy tapping is quite developed in South India and it is likely that these arts were transferred to Sri Lanka over millennia of cultural exchange between the regions. Once tapped, the toddy is stored for a brief time before being distilled to produce a high alcohol liquid known as Arrack. The already fermenting toddy is often stored in Teak and Trincomalee Wood (Halmilla) which impart their own unique flavour to this fascinating spirit. ...

Colombo No 7 & London Dry Gin & Ceylon Arrack Distributed in Australia By: Exquisite Liquors Pty Ltd. Tel: +612 8076 5858 Email: sales@exquisiteliquors.com.au Colombo No: 7 London Dry Gin Colombo No: 7 London Dry Gin SEVEN INGREDIENTS COMBINING THE UNIQUE TO CREATE THE DISTINCT Colombo Gin consists of just seven simple spices and botanicals – each with a unique role. Together, they create a complex aroma and distinctive taste. Primary Ingredients: juniper berries, coriander seed, angelica and liquorice root. Secondary Ingredients: Sri Lankan cinnamon bark, curry leaves. Tertiary Ingredients: ginger root. Colombo Gin is a definitive London Dry Gin with an unusual list of ingredients. The juniper is distinctive in taste and aroma; surrounded by a beautiful medley of subtle spice notes that, together, create an unexpected harmony. Our gin is handcrafted in small batches from copper pot stills to create a distinctively exceptional, distilled London Dry Gin. THE ELEPHANT AND THE LION THE INTRIGUE OF ANCIENT GAJA-SINGHA ...