Wands Ltd have been appointed distributors by Magro Brothers for their exclusive Savina range of liqueurs. Savina liqueurs were launched in Malta at Nove Wine Bar in St Julian’s. Guests savoured the special flavours of Nozzi, Laringina and Hanini liqueurs, and were also treated to sumptuous cocktails made from them.

The range of Savina liqueurs is the latest addition to this premium brand of the Magro Brothers, which gives its customers a truly Mediterranean experience. The liqueurs were inspired by traditional Gozitan recipes handed down from Nozzi, the grandmother of the present Magro brothers. In fact, one of the liqueurs is named in her memory.

Nozzi liqueur is an all-

natural blend of fine whisky, cream, caramel and Mediterranean herbs and spices. Traditionally it was mixed with a beaten egg to make the nutritious “flip” that parents used to give their children to build up their strength.

Laringina is an orange-based liqueur with an alcohol content of 40 per cent and has a distinctive taste of Mediterranean orange peel. It is ideal for flambé cooking and is also an excellent mix for cocktails.

Hanini is a delicate, carob-based digestive liqueur and is named after MV Hanini, one of the ships owned by the Magro family. The MV Hanini was used for several decades to transport herbs, carobs and cereals across various ports in the Mediterranean to service the Gozitan commercial community.

Wands will be distributing the Savina range of liqueurs to hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and interested retail outlets around Malta. The liqueurs are also stocked at the Wands Cash and Carry outlet in Qormi.

The Savina range includes an ever-expanding range of quality foods, crafts gift packs and hampers. There are a limited number of Savina outlets around Malta and Gozo, as well as a franchise in Frankfurt and the UK. Savina has a range of recipe ideas, including the cocktails, on its website www.savina.com.mt