Amaro di Angostura
Based on the iconic Angostura Aromatic Bitters, this amaro liqueur adds more spices and bitter herbs into the mix, blending it all together with neutral alcohol. After 3 months of marrying, the flavors and aromas come together in delicate harmony.
In 1824, Dr. Johann Siegart, a German doctor serving as Surgeon-General of Simon Bolivar's army in Venezuela, was working to find a medicine that would enhance the appetite and digestive well-being of his soldiers. Dr. Siegart eventually settled upon a mix of herbs and spices that he called "Amargo Aromatico" — today, this world-famous concoction is known simply as Angostura Bitters.
Building on his early success, Dr. Siegert established the House of Angostura in the eponymous Venezuelan city, where he began to manufacture his bitters on a grander scale (the business would later become the sole purveyor of bitters to the King of Prussia, Spain, and King George V). As he continued to expand, Dr. Siegart, along with his younger brother and his son, moved the House of Angostura to Port of Spain, Trinidad in 1876 and began producing rum. Today they are one of the leading rum producers in the Caribbean, offering a wide range of the famous spirit. The House of Angostura is open about the value that they place on nature, and the tropical environment in the Caribbean community in which their award-winning brand is headquartered.
Amaro di Angostura employs similar processes as the iconic bitters. Crafted by blenders with over 70 years of shared expertise between them, the aromatic bitters are combined with a neutral spirit. More spices and bitter herbs are added, letting the ingredients marry for 3 months. The resulting amaro is a classic liqueur that is delicious on its own or in cocktails and is bottled at 70 proof.
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Building on his early success, Dr. Siegert established the House of Angostura in the eponymous Venezuelan city, where he began to manufacture his bitters on a grander scale (the business would later become the sole purveyor of bitters to the King of Prussia, Spain, and King George V). As he continued to expand, Dr. Siegart, along with his younger brother and his son, moved the House of Angostura to Port of Spain, Trinidad in 1876 and began producing rum. Today they are one of the leading rum producers in the Caribbean, offering a wide range of the famous spirit. The House of Angostura is open about the value that they place on nature, and the tropical environment in the Caribbean community in which their award-winning brand is headquartered.
Amaro di Angostura employs similar processes as the iconic bitters. Crafted by blenders with over 70 years of shared expertise between them, the aromatic bitters are combined with a neutral spirit. More spices and bitter herbs are added, letting the ingredients marry for 3 months. The resulting amaro is a classic liqueur that is delicious on its own or in cocktails and is bottled at 70 proof.
Get your bottle today!
| Proof | 70 (35% ABV) |
|---|---|
| Distiller/Bottler Name | House of Angostura |
| Size | 750mL |
The amber amaro with bronze highlights opens with spice and caramel aromas, slowly joined by cinnamon, licorice, citrus, as well as chocolate. The palate has cinnamon, caramel, and licorice, along with a bitterness that lasts through the finish where more chocolate and sweet herbs appear.
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