Distiller Notes
The California Amaro embodies the classical Italian approach of using a variety of herbs, flowers, roots, and citrus to create a complex array of flavors and aromas, underlined with the classic bitter-sweet balance the defines the amaro category. The focus on creating rich citrus flavors in this spirit through the use of grapefruit, orange, and lemon peel.
A light amber brown in appearance. Aromas of citrus and sage are complemented by herbal spice notes. The flavors consist of grapefruit, followed by a classic bitter root finish that lingers on bitter citrus notes. It’s a lower ABV spirit and pairs well with club soda, but traditionally known as a digestif, typically consumed neat or on the rocks.
Proof: 60
First prepared by 13th century Italian monks as herbal medicines and elixirs, Liqueurs are distilled spirits that have been combined with flavoring agents. A range of herbs, spices, nuts, fruits and flowers can be used, and a sweetener such as sugar or corn syrup is often added. While typically rather sweet, some examples are herbaceous or tart and pair exceptionally well with desserts or act as a delightful addition to cocktails.