Fernet-Branca

Chinchona, rhubarb and more or 20 spices more in this optimal liqueur. You can find some better fernet in the market only searchimg among artesamal products. But this one results very pleasant pure, close to a good coffee, or mixed with Coca Cola (Fermandito cocktail) if you eated some heavy

Scarletts - Saint Augustine, FL

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Not quite in my taste profile, but it is a nice (very light) edition.

DO NOT DRINK NEAT. BEST SERVED IN COCKTAILS

The Bottle: I get the feeling that this hasn't changed much since its inception in 1845. It screams "classic Italian bitters". I have no idea what any of it says, but it looks good in the process. In the Glass: Dark brown with the slightest halo of green around the edge of the liquid as you swirl it in the glass. On the Nose: Bitter mint. Now, I know that sounds off-putting, but go with me on this one. It has a strong "mint of the earth" thing going for it. It isn't cloying like peppermint schnapps, nor is it as strikingly medicinal as something like Gammel Dansk. It strikes a nice balance. Taste: I mean, it's a bitters. Chances are that you aren't drinking this on it's own. But, if you did, it would taste something like really artisanal toothpaste with a bitter kick in the teeth. If the Romans made toothpaste, this is what it would be like. Fernet-Branca shines best in measured proportions in a number of cocktails, in my opinion. I know that a pour of it often shows up as a "bartender's handshake", but it takes an experienced palate to get the most out of this on its own. If you are getting started with this, I'd suggest the simple Coke & Fernet or a Toronto to a feel for how it can work best.

It has a slight herbal smell and taste but a very strong mint smell and taste that lingers. They apparently make a mint version of this which I thought I got at first but apparently not so I can only imagine just how minty the mint one is.

This taste is not for me. I bought this to toast a night out listening to Mike and the Moonpies.