Many of you are aware of my fondness for this particular variety. When I saw Andrew's place was carrying Boroguru from a different island I was eager to try it. Compared to it's Ambae Island cousin from BKH this Boroguru, from Maewo Island, is what I would call subtle and elegant.
Maewo island Boroguru has the signature smell of most Vanuatu kava, peppery and earthy. But there is also a faint background of peppermint detectable to the nose. My first bag of Ambae island Boroguru also had a peppermint background, although noticeably more pronounced. It makes me wonder if all Boroguru regardless of which island it comes from has this peppermint background. It would be a rather convenient way to identify it.
The taste is dominated by grass and quinine accompanied with the familiar earthy and peppery flavor associated with a typical Vanuatu offering. It also hides very subtle hints of clay in the background.
The affects are quite nice and as complex as it's Ambae island counterpart. It is however, a much smoother ride. There are no surprises or sudden upswings. It's a smooth, scenic ascent to a warm, content place, feeling like you are wrapped in a heavy blanket. Overall, this version of Boroguru is a slow-rolling joy ride down a river during a perfect day. Grab a sandwich, a bag of your favorite crisps and enjoy the drift. Welcome to Maewo Island.
Maewo island Boroguru has the signature smell of most Vanuatu kava, peppery and earthy. But there is also a faint background of peppermint detectable to the nose. My first bag of Ambae island Boroguru also had a peppermint background, although noticeably more pronounced. It makes me wonder if all Boroguru regardless of which island it comes from has this peppermint background. It would be a rather convenient way to identify it.
The taste is dominated by grass and quinine accompanied with the familiar earthy and peppery flavor associated with a typical Vanuatu offering. It also hides very subtle hints of clay in the background.
The affects are quite nice and as complex as it's Ambae island counterpart. It is however, a much smoother ride. There are no surprises or sudden upswings. It's a smooth, scenic ascent to a warm, content place, feeling like you are wrapped in a heavy blanket. Overall, this version of Boroguru is a slow-rolling joy ride down a river during a perfect day. Grab a sandwich, a bag of your favorite crisps and enjoy the drift. Welcome to Maewo Island.
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