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First Impressions: Tanzania Konyagi vs. Uganda Waragi
My volunteer taster picked up Glass A and took a sip.
Immediately, he correctly recognized it as the cocktail containing Uganda Waragi. (I was a bit surprised by this because I was not aware that my volunteer had ever even tasted Uganda Waragi.)
What can I say?
Uganda Waragi has a very distinct flavor.
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After cleansing his palate, he then took a sip from Glass B, the cocktail made with Konyagi.
He instantly started to accuse me of having made a mistake in my proportions.
He was sure that I had put less tonic water in the Waragi cocktail than I had in the Konyagi cocktail.
I had not.
The fact is that Uganda Waragi has a higher alcohol content than Konyagi and apparently the volunteer taster could taste this (I had never noticed this before).
I then tasted both cocktails.
When I tasted the Waragi cocktail, I muttered something under my breath about how wonderful Uganda Waragi is (not kidding!).
I then cleansed my palate and tasted the Konyagi cocktail.
Involuntarily, I winced.
Now, let’s be clear: I drink Konyagi regularly and I don’t normally wince when I do.
But, somehow, after the Uganda Waragi, the Konyagi tasted unpleasant.
Konyagi Meaning
If you would like to know what the meaning of Konyagi is, click here.
What Type of Alcohol is Konyagi?
Based on the products they are made from, Konyagi is a rum while Uganda Waragi is a gin.
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Uganda Waragi Percentage/Uganda Waragi Alcohol Percentage
Uganda Waragi, produced by East African Breweries Limited, is a triple distilled white spirit made from millet with an alcohol content of 40% by volume. The Uganda Waragi percentage is 40% alcohol by volume.
Uganda Waragi Ginger/Uganda Waragi Lemon and Ginger
Uganda Waragi now has a new flavour called Uganda Waragi Ginger & Lemon. Check it out below.
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