Tawny and bright in the glass, this mellow, bittersweet beauty offers caramel and vanilla, braced by allspice and bitter orange. Although Nonino is best known for its grappas, this amaro, flavored with herbs from the mountains... Read More
Among the canon of Italian spirits, Aperol and the Aperol Spritz cocktail are classics, available at a growing range of America's best bars. The lurid red hue is recognizable from across the room. It's light on every count—in... Read More
Opaque and inky brown, the restrained aroma hints at espresso. On the palate, it's a wash of espresso, hazelnut and cola, with a pleasantly fleeting sweet-ness followed by a long, herbal finish.
Rich, fruity and enticing, this sweet vermouth is warmed with notes of fig and dried cherries, and just faint hints of spiced gingerbread and bitter orange peel. Drinkable solo as an apéritif, or use it as a cocktail-mixing... Read More
This relatively gentle amaro supposedly tastes like artichokes. Instead, the palate finds mellow dark chocolate, walnut and allspice, finishing bittersweet.
Bright yellow in the glass and lightly spiced, this versatile liqueur is made with 43 ingredients, hence the name. The flavor profile runs from vanilla to brown sugar and baking spice. It plays particularly well with dark spirits... Read More
Golden-bright and richly fragrant, this hazelnut liqueur has a sweet, pleasingly nutty flavor, finishing long. The moderate weight coats the palate without becoming cloying. Pour over ice, or mix into coffee or cocktails. Best... Read More
The rounded bouquet features tropical fruit notes of banana and guava, smells of ripe grapes and kiwi and a subtle spiciness. The palate entry is luscious, gently fruity and keenly acidic; midpalate flavors include kiwi, white... Read More