Strega

Bright yellow in color with thick legs and nice clarity. Herbal spices, lemon and licorice on the nose. It’s creamy and sweet with some intensity on the tongue. A little bitter. I’m getting lemon, anise, mint and juniper flavors. It’s very comlex but balanced. Overall, it’s interesting and versatile. I enjoyed it neat, chilled, on the rocks and in an Autumn Leaves cocktail with rye whiskey, apple brandy, sweet vermouth and cinnamon tincture.

A bit medicinal. Thick, syrupy texture. Sugary sweetness upfront (hints of vanilla) with a strong herbal finish (a touch of anise). Not too bitter, but still intense. It's fine but it's not my favourite.

1.22.22 Served: Neat, flute Bottle open: <1 Year Comparing with Galliano Aroma: Saffron, curry rice, anise, fennel, hay, caramel Flavor: Hits the tongue sweet and fruity, mainly lemon with light vanilla. Mids with anise and saffron. Finishes savory and starchy like curry rice with a bit of skunkyness too. Beautifully complex. Would pair wonderfully with paella.