GROG DISCOVERY

Grog, or grogue, is much more than just an alcoholic beverage: it is a true part of Cape Verdean soul. Distilled artisanally from sugar cane grown on the islands, this traditional rum has been part of everyday life and celebrations for centuries.

The history of grog dates back to colonial times, when the Portuguese introduced sugar cane cultivation to Cape Verde. Very quickly, the inhabitants developed their own unique expertise: each island, each valley and each family developed its own way of producing and refining this beverage, giving it different aromas and characteristics. It is often said that when you taste grog, you discover the identity of an island.

Even today, artisanal distilleries – often small ‘trapiches’ (traditional mills) – continue this ancestral ritual. Freshly cut cane is pressed, then the juice is fermented and distilled in copper stills. The result is an authentic, powerful and fragrant spirit that tells the story of a people and their land.

At Casa Cesaria, we invite you on a sensory journey through our grog tasting boards. Each tasting is a stopover: from Santo Antão to Fogo, from Santiago to São Nicolau, you will discover the subtleties of each island, each with its own atmosphere and personality.

Create your own grog tasting board — a moment of pure pleasure after a day of adventure in Boa Vista! Choose four different grogs (4 cl each) from our island creations: young, aged, honeyed, spiced… and for the more adventurous, the famous aphrodisiac grog ‘Chouchou’, reserved exclusively for men and much appreciated by the African community (for the curious!).

It’s your turn to play island mixologist — thrills guaranteed!