After collecting the Cantueso at full bloom, we dry the plant in the shadow, making sure to preserve its essential oils in order to extract
them using the steam distillation method in copper stills, a process that has been preserved since its creation as it is the perfect way to extract the aromas of the Cantueso.
The Art of distilling History
The distillation of the Cantueso flower, “thymus moroderi” dates back to the end of the 18th century and it was Queremón Alonso, an industrialist from Monovar (Alicante), who created our famous Cantueso Oro liqueur. In a very short time, thanks to its extraordinary flavour and quality, it received international recognition in different exhibitions and competitions.
Today we make Cantueso Oro using the same working methods that were used a century earlier, distilling it in copper stills and then ageing it in American oak barrels. The result is a liqueur with a genuine flavour that reflects the essence of traditional liqueurs and transports us to the Mediterranean mountains with every sip.
