Amaro Nardini

1.22.22 Neat, Coupe Aroma: Lemon and Orange peel with some floral notes. Flavor: Overall sweet, proofy. Starts as lemon, untart blackberry, and cucumber flesh (no tannic peels). Mids with peppermint that lingers into a bitter finish like fernet menta.

Out of the five I tried, this was by far my favorite amaro. Amaro Nardini may not be the first amaro that comes to mind and its really not featured in many drinks, but I think it is one of the best sipping amari out there. Amaro Nardini is bottled at 62 proof, which is a nice middle ground where it's not too sweet but not too strong. The nose kind of reminds me of an old aged rum, with vanilla and oak. The palate is where it shines, the bitterness hits first, but it's not overpowering and then it's followed by mint and anise. The finish is almost as good, with a slight burn, but some nice spice, chocolate and herbal notes. Amaro Nardini is a hidden gem in my opinion. You may not see it used very often in cocktail recipes, but as an aperitivo or after dinner drink this one is hard to beat. The price may be a bit high in comparison to some other amaro, but it's definitely worth it in my opinion.