Amari Flashcards
Amari - are
a wide ranging class of liqueurs, traditionally from Italy. They are described as having a bitter-sweet flavor, and are sometimes syrupy. They are typically made by macerating herbs, roots, flowers, bark, and citrus peel in alcohol. The exact blends going into each amaro is a closely guarded secret.
➔ Aperol -
◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 22
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: orange, sugary sweetness, bitter
➔ Averna -
◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 58
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: herbal, bitter, citrus, sweet caramel
➔ Becherovka
◆ Origin: Czech Republic
◆ Proof: 76
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: ginger, cinnamon, juniper, bitter
➔ Bitter Truth EXR
◆ Origin: Germany
◆ Proof: 60
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: mildly sweet, bitter, spices, raisin
➔ Campari
◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 48
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: bitter orange, light sweetness, herbs and spices
➔ Cynar
◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 33
◆ Special Info: made with artichokes
◆ Tasting Notes: bittersweet, light orange, herbs
➔ Fleur de Sommer Amer
◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 36
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: orange, gentian, bitter, sweet
➔ Fernet Branca
◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info: industry shot of ‘choice’
◆ Tasting Notes: bitter, minty, herbacious
➔ Foro
◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 60
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: bittersweet, herbs and spices
➔ Montenegro
◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 46
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: sweet, rose, orange, clove, slight bitterness
➔ Punt e Mes
◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 32
◆ Special Info: somewhere between amaro and sweet vermouth
◆ Tasting Notes: sweet, herbal, bitter
➔ Santa Maria al Monte
◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: mint, orange, ginseng, bitter
➔ Wolfberger Amer Gingembre
◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 36
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: ginger, gentian, orange, slight sweetness
