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Mon 28 Dec 2020 00.30 EST
The enigmatic monkey man who has graced the label of one of Spain’s most famous drinks for 150 years may wish to pour himself a decent measure and raise his glass to the nation’s home-bakers.
Lockdowns and other restrictions mean sales of spirits in bars and restaurants have fallen by 42.7% in 2020 as Spaniards have been forced to live a less convivial life.
But retail sales of Anís del Mono, the aniseed liqueur known for its distinctive simian symbol and diamond-patterned bottle, have increased by almost 17%.
The rise, however, appears to have little to do with those gentlemen of a certain age who favour anís as their daily heart-starter.