Baron Samedi Spiced at The Penny Black

Overview

As far as folklore villains go, Baron Samedi is one of the most mysterious. He's an ancient spirit (or Loa) of Haitian Voodoo, the leader of the Guédé, guardian of the afterlife, and associated with magic and death. He's got a skull-like face and donned in a top hat, black tail coat, dark glasses (prepared for burial, Haitian-style).

Now, he's returned from the underworld. Baron Samedi Spiced has arrived on Australian shores — and this new spicy spirit has a few parties in store. There's a reason that the beverage — made with Caribbean rum and spices such as vanilla, cacao, cinnamon and native Haitian spice Vetiver — takes its name from Loa; it's a dash of cheekiness and mystery, all rolled into one.

It's the spirit that sums up yours, and it's also the reason to head to Brunswick's Penny Black during June and July. Kicking things off on Friday, June 3, is a huge party with local band Dallas Frasca playing live tunes. Can't make it on the first night? They'll be serving up vanilla, cacao and cinnamon-flecked cocktails for just $8 every night until the end of July, and if you rock up on Friday, June 24 or July 1 from 7pm, you'll also get a free sample of Baron Samedi on arrival.