DISQUS

Dr. Debs · 1 year ago

Thanks for the introduction to this historic wine--I had no idea it was still made and know it only from people talking about it (in the 16th century, mind you!) and its medicinal properties. How cool that people STILL make it at home. It reminds me of Sicilians who make Limoncello at home. I've never tried this, but this story makes me tempted to try some home-made liqueurs this summer.

Gabriella · 1 year ago

Our pleasure Dr. Debs! It's a delicious drink and I highly recommend people to seek it out, or if they feel so inclined, go ahead and make a batch at home ;-)

allaboutalavesa · 1 year ago

Thanks so much for this article!!! I have been addicited to patxaran ever since I was fortunate to visit San Sebastian for the first time in the winter of '98. I believe it was the brand "La Navarra" and our Basque friend ordered it without asking if we had tried it before or even liked it. Needless to say, after a night of walking around the old town eating pinxtos all night, it was the perfect digestif after a hard days work of eating! The best patxaran I have found is at the Hotel Villa Laguardia, just down the hill from the walled city of Laguardia. It is there house patxaran, but I never did find out the brand or who was making it for them. If anyone has info on this I would greatly appreciate it. Salud!

Gabriella Opaz · 1 year ago

My pleasure! And because you like Patxaran so much, I put in a call to the Hotel Villa Laguardia, and asked them which Patxaran's they carry. They told me that they had 5 different patxaran's 2 of which they personally recommended (**):


1. Pacharán Ibaya (<a href="<a href="http://www.ibaya.es/)**


http://www.ibaya.es/)**

/>

"><a href="http://www.ibaya.es/)**


http://www.ibaya.es/)**

/>



2. Casero (<a href="<a href="http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/producto.asp?idProducto=82)**


http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/producto.as.../>

"><a href="http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/pr...

3. Baines (<a href="<a href="http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pacharan1.html)


http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pacharan1.htm.../>

"><a href="http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pach...

4. Sendrinas (no clue where to find info about this liqueur)





5. La Navarra (<a href="http://www.grupolanavarra.com/) ">http://www.grupolanavarra.com/)

Gabriella Opaz · 1 year ago

My pleasure! And because you like Patxaran so much, I put in a call to the Hotel Villa Laguardia, and asked them which Patxaran's they carry. They told me that they had 5 different patxaran's 2 of which they personally recommended (**):


1. Pacharán Ibaya (<a href="<a href="http://www.ibaya.es/)**


http://www.ibaya.es/)**

/>

"><a href="http://www.ibaya.es/)**


http://www.ibaya.es/)**

/>



2. Casero (<a href="<a href="http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/producto.asp?idProducto=82)**


http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/producto.as.../>

"><a href="http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/pr...

3. Baines (<a href="<a href="http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pacharan1.html)


http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pacharan1.htm.../>

"><a href="http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pach...

4. Sendrinas (no clue where to find info about this liqueur)





5. La Navarra (<a href="http://www.grupolanavarra.com/) ">http://www.grupolanavarra.com/)

Gabriella Opaz · 1 year ago

My pleasure! And because you like Patxaran so much, I put in a call to the Hotel Villa Laguardia, and asked them which Patxaran's they carry. They told me that they had 5 different patxaran's 2 of which they personally recommended (**):


1. Pacharán Ibaya (<a href="<a href="http://www.ibaya.es/)**


http://www.ibaya.es/)**

/>

"><a href="http://www.ibaya.es/)**


http://www.ibaya.es/)**

/>



2. Casero (<a href="<a href="http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/producto.asp?idProducto=82)**


http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/producto.as.../>

"><a href="http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/pr...

3. Baines (<a href="<a href="http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pacharan1.html)


http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pacharan1.htm.../>

"><a href="http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pach...

4. Sendrinas (no clue where to find info about this liqueur)





5. La Navarra (<a href="http://www.grupolanavarra.com/) ">http://www.grupolanavarra.com/)

Gabriella Opaz · 1 year ago

My pleasure! And because you like Patxaran so much, I put in a call to the Hotel Villa Laguardia, and asked them which Patxaran's they carry. They told me that they had 5 different patxaran's 2 of which they personally recommended (**):


1. Pacharán Ibaya (<a href="<a href="http://www.ibaya.es/)**


http://www.ibaya.es/)**

/>

"><a href="http://www.ibaya.es/)**


http://www.ibaya.es/)**

/>



2. Casero (<a href="<a href="http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/producto.asp?idProducto=82)**


http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/producto.as.../>

"><a href="http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/pr...

3. Baines (<a href="<a href="http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pacharan1.html)


http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pacharan1.htm.../>

"><a href="http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pach...

4. Sendrinas (no clue where to find info about this liqueur)





5. La Navarra (<a href="http://www.grupolanavarra.com/) ">http://www.grupolanavarra.com/)

Dr. Debs · 1 year ago

Thanks for the introduction to this historic wine--I had no idea it was still made and know it only from people talking about it (in the 16th century, mind you!) and its medicinal properties. How cool that people STILL make it at home. It reminds me of Sicilians who make Limoncello at home. I've never tried this, but this story makes me tempted to try some home-made liqueurs this summer.

Gabriella · 1 year ago

Our pleasure Dr. Debs! It's a delicious drink and I highly recommend people to seek it out, or if they feel so inclined, go ahead and make a batch at home ;-)

allaboutalavesa · 1 year ago

Thanks so much for this article!!! I have been addicited to patxaran ever since I was fortunate to visit San Sebastian for the first time in the winter of '98. I believe it was the brand "La Navarra" and our Basque friend ordered it without asking if we had tried it before or even liked it. Needless to say, after a night of walking around the old town eating pinxtos all night, it was the perfect digestif after a hard days work of eating! The best patxaran I have found is at the Hotel Villa Laguardia, just down the hill from the walled city of Laguardia. It is there house patxaran, but I never did find out the brand or who was making it for them. If anyone has info on this I would greatly appreciate it. Salud!

Gabriella Opaz · 1 year ago

My pleasure! And because you like Patxaran so much, I put in a call to the Hotel Villa Laguardia, and asked them which Patxaran's they carry. They told me that they had 5 different patxaran's 2 of which they personally recommended (**):

1. Pacharán Ibaya (http://www.ibaya.es/)**
2. Casero (http://www.saboresdepueblo.com/tienda/producto....
3. Baines (http://www.licoresbaines.com/textos/pacharan1.html)
4. Sendrinas (no clue where to find info about this liqueur)
5. La Navarra (http://www.grupolanavarra.com/)

RichardA · 1 year ago

I had Patxaran for the first time at the Le Medoc Alavés in the Hotel Villa Laguardia. It was given to us as a complimentary drink with our dessert. I never got the name of it either but do remember it had a very unique flavor.

Tim · 1 year ago

Thanks for the introduction to Patxaran. I've never had the opportunity to try it, but it sounds delightful. It's funny how many traditional liqueurs have their roots in medicine. If I can find it in my area, I'll have to try it... for medicinal purposes of course.

RichardA · 1 year ago

I had Patxaran for the first time at the Le Medoc Alavés in the Hotel Villa Laguardia. It was given to us as a complimentary drink with our dessert. I never got the name of it either but do remember it had a very unique flavor.

Tim · 1 year ago

Thanks for the introduction to Patxaran. I've never had the opportunity to try it, but it sounds delightful. It's funny how many traditional liqueurs have their roots in medicine. If I can find it in my area, I'll have to try it... for medicinal purposes of course.

Oenophilus · 1 year ago

I've never even heard of this, but your piece makes me want to try to get my hands on it ASAP. Given the relative obscurity, I expect I will have to wait for your recipe so I can try to make my own. !Salud!

Oenophilus · 1 year ago

I've never even heard of this, but your piece makes me want to try to get my hands on it ASAP. Given the relative obscurity, I expect I will have to wait for your recipe so I can try to make my own. !Salud!

Ane Miren · 1 year ago

I've been a fan of Patxaran for years and, in my opinion, the comercially produced Patxaranes aren't anywhere as good as the home-made ones. The problem, of course, is that you either have to know someone who makes Patxaran or you have to make it yourself.


A trick I picked up a few years ago from a friend for serving the Patxaran at the right temperature:- always keep a few shot glasses in the freezer and serve in these glasses straight from the freezer.

Ane Miren · 1 year ago

I've been a fan of Patxaran for years and, in my opinion, the comercially produced Patxaranes aren't anywhere as good as the home-made ones. The problem, of course, is that you either have to know someone who makes Patxaran or you have to make it yourself.

A trick I picked up a few years ago from a friend for serving the Patxaran at the right temperature:- always keep a few shot glasses in the freezer and serve in these glasses straight from the freezer.

Marlene · 1 year ago

Always noticed Patxaran in the stores in Spain when shopping for wine, but hadn't tasted it until 2005 when staying with a lovely family in their casa rural south of Logroño. The señora showed us how she harvested the berries, and in the evenings we sat in their living room drinking their delicious homemade Patxaran with them. I brought a bottle home with me, and since then have occasionally been able to find it in the local liquor store. Love to drink it on Sunday mornings mixed with ruby red grapefruit juice, or straight on its own.

Marlene · 1 year ago

Always noticed Patxaran in the stores in Spain when shopping for wine, but hadn't tasted it until 2005 when staying with a lovely family in their casa rural south of Logroño. The señora showed us how she harvested the berries, and in the evenings we sat in their living room drinking their delicious homemade Patxaran with them. I brought a bottle home with me, and since then have occasionally been able to find it in the local liquor store. Love to drink it on Sunday mornings mixed with ruby red grapefruit juice, or straight on its own.

Greg · 1 year ago

I have been looking for Pacharan here in Los Angeles for years and have never been able to find it.




Does anybody know where I can buy it here in the USA?



Thanks!

Greg · 1 year ago

I have been looking for Pacharan here in Los Angeles for years and have never been able to find it.
Does anybody know where I can buy it here in the USA?

Thanks!

Marlene · 1 year ago

I've found the Baines Pacharan at "klwines.com" in the past.

Marlene · 1 year ago

If that isn't available, you might also try "WineDelight.com", they were offering another brand of pacharan recently.

Marlene · 1 year ago

I've found the Baines Pacharan at "klwines.com" in the past.

Marlene · 1 year ago

If that isn't available, you might also try "WineDelight.com", they were offering another brand of pacharan recently.

Greg · 1 year ago

Eskerri asko, Marlene!


That's "Thank you" in Basque" :-)



Greg

Gabriella · 1 year ago

Marlene, thanks so much for helping out, as I haven't had much luck tracking the information down for Greg. However, as many of you had shown a desire to make Patxaran at home, I've included the recipe in the article. I encourage to give it a try and let us know how it turns out!

Greg · 1 year ago

Eskerri asko, Marlene!

That's "Thank you" in Basque" :-)

Greg

Gabriella · 1 year ago

Marlene, thanks so much for helping out, as I haven't had much luck tracking the information down for Greg. However, as many of you had shown a desire to make Patxaran at home, I've included the recipe in the article. I encourage to give it a try and let us know how it turns out!

Ray Rodriguez · 1 year ago

Were can I find in the USA to buy Patxaran...any web site you can direct me to???

Steve H · 11 months ago

Hola Gabriella, Thank you for sharing the Patxaran recipe. I am very interested in making it at home. (If my friend can make prociutto at home, I can make Patxaran!).

Can you please provide more details about the preparation? Do the berries need to be mashed up? Is there any cooking involved? Also, your article says that I can use the hard liquor of my choice. I have some arujo from my last visit to Barcelona, but I do not want to use it for Patxaran. Because arujo is not easily available in the USA, are there any alternatives to arujo?

I travel a lot for business, and I have developed a habit of asking bartenders what kinds of liquors are customary for the place. So when in Barcelona (at a hosted dinner at Casa Batllo!) I asked, and was introduced to Patxaran! Over the years, I have developed a liquor cabinet full of unique and interesting spirits.

Thank you
- Steve