spikera Posted September 26, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2006 From what I understand there is alot of sampling of Cashew wine while in Belize... can someone describe what this tastes like, dry, semi dry, sweet? Also can a bottle be purchased to bring back home. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia621 Posted September 26, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 26, 2006 i had a few chugs of this last week.... its fruity, but dry afterwards. It was served warm, and i imagined it would be better cold. I also thought it was a very dry tasting Apple cider, which i got odd looks when i said that to the locals. Hmmm either way, i have a few bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikera Posted September 26, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Thanks Marcia - do you recall what you paid? & where did you purchase it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queeni Posted October 10, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I tried some in May and it was very sweet. It almost reminded me of maple syrup, just thinner. Anyway, we bought a bottle right in the port at a liquor store for $7. I saw the same bottle elswhere for $10. Either way it's pretty inexpensive and a nice souvenier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purelife Posted March 20, 2007 #5 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I bought the cashew wine for $7.00 when I was in Belize last week. I wish they had it here in the States since it's the sweetest wine that I have ever tasted. More like a sweet port or sherry. It's really good cold. You have to get 2 bottles if you go. Go to the liquor store in the port area. It's $7.00 a bottle. They take it from you when you get on the ship but you get it back the day before you return home. It's well worth it.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted March 20, 2007 #6 Share Posted March 20, 2007 We are going in a few weeks and definately want to get some. I saw it a few years back and have been kicking myself for not buying any. This time I will. Marilee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decada Posted August 14, 2008 #7 Share Posted August 14, 2008 visit http://www.cashewwine.obolog.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decada Posted August 14, 2008 #8 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Thanks Marcia - do you recall what you paid? & where did you purchase it from? if you wanna buy Cashew Wine Visit http://www.cashewwine.obolog.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedy67 Posted August 14, 2008 #9 Share Posted August 14, 2008 how many bottles are you alowed to bring on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter-n-GB Posted August 14, 2008 #10 Share Posted August 14, 2008 DW and I bought a bottle at a shop, during our Altun Ha excursion. $9 US, and I cut my hand on the cap!! Stuff is super sweet (even more than ice wine "Semillion"), but what really threw us off was the odor. We walked on board with a bottle, opened it up in the room, and the smell permeated every crevice of the space, and neither of us considered it particularly pleasant. It was, in our opinion, no better cold, and we poured more than 2/3 of the bottle out, so we could take the empty home as the souvenir. Just our taste though. IMO, it is more like a liqueur than a wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadethegringo Posted August 20, 2008 #11 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Can you say MAD DOG 20 20 or Boones farm..LOL... In town (San Pedro) this wine runs for $4 us. It is super sweet. A good souvenir, I will only drink it after I am already drunk... with friend that want to try it. Buy 2 bottles. one to take a sip and toss out and another to take home full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvcruises Posted July 11, 2010 #12 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I know this thread is really old but I'm looking for current information on Cashew wine from Belize. Has it gotten any better? What are the current prices? Is there any other wine worth buying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchingal Posted July 12, 2010 #13 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I know this thread is really old but I'm looking for current information on Cashew wine from Belize. Has it gotten any better? What are the current prices? Is there any other wine worth buying? We tasted some homemade cashew wine when we were in Roatan last Feb. It smells wonderful and is extremely sweet. I don't have any experience with the Belize commercial variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcudia Posted July 12, 2010 #14 Share Posted July 12, 2010 We bought some last month. We did not really like it. More of novelty I got it and tried it thing. It is a pretty cheap souvenir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbmga Posted July 23, 2010 #15 Share Posted July 23, 2010 My DH just opened the bottle we bought a couple weeks ago. He is not a big fan. He says it must be an aquired taste. LOL. He really liked the Marie Sharp's hot sauce though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadethegringo Posted July 24, 2010 #16 Share Posted July 24, 2010 MARIE SHARPS is the best!!!! Cashew wine is still the same cost, under $10us, and flavor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabs4 Posted May 30, 2012 #17 Share Posted May 30, 2012 We just returned from Roatan last Sunday. We bought some Mr. P's Cashew Wine for 10 us dollars. In my research on the internet, it seems you are supposed to let it age. My bottle has a date of April 2012, so I plan on putting it somewhere for a while before opening it. Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted May 31, 2012 #18 Share Posted May 31, 2012 We just returned from Roatan last Sunday. We bought some Mr. P's Cashew Wine for 10 us dollars. In my research on the internet, it seems you are supposed to let it age. My bottle has a date of April 2012, so I plan on putting it somewhere for a while before opening it. Pam Maybe that's the secret there. We tried the cashew wine when we were on a cave tubing tour (purchased for $7) and when they gave us a sample, we thought it tasted pretty good (and we are NOT wine drinkers). So, we bought a bottle. We saved it from September until I think November. Others warned us that after getting it home, it did not taste as good. Well, it was "ok" but nothing fabulous and it certainly didn't taste the same as what we had when we were on the island when they were promoting it. Maybe we should have checked the dates and opened it much later after aging. We ended up throwing the rest out after 1 glass each. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askimdog Posted June 3, 2012 #19 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Cashew Wine: VERY sweet, syrupy Barrel One Rum: Not that bad for the price, heavy vanilla undertones Marie Sharps: Bought 6 bottles, all varieties awesome Gibnut: great tasting meat Tip: avoid the liquor store in the gated area, go outside the gate into town, great local folks and the price you pay for Barrel One and Cashew wine will be cheaper. I saved good money and brought home several bottles of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliebaby Posted June 10, 2012 #20 Share Posted June 10, 2012 We found it to be harsh! Just simply not to my liking...but it's a fun thing to bring home. We did purchase the blackberry wine ...yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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