The Mrs. and I are fortunate that while much of the US is forced into round two of lockdowns for COVID, it is still quite warm here in central Texas and we can still safely do outdoor dining. November is patio weather here, and we were able to go out last night and enjoy a fine Italian meal in Austin.
Members of the community here have spoken highly of this bottle, so I ordered it as a digestif at the end of the meal. It’s an alluring nose, with vanilla, herbs, nuttiness, bitter chocolate, and a slight vegetal hint (which went well with the mezcal cocktail I had with dinner). Pleasant follow-up of those flavors on the taste, and for once, I was grateful for the low proof. The finish was the star of this one. A nutty, chocolate, and slightly vegetal aftertaste lingered long after we got home.
This was very well balanced IMHO. I enjoyed this more than the Montenegro I tried a few weeks back, and I look forward to trying further Amari. Sálut!
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@WhiskeyLonghorn I like a Little Italy or a Cynartown. Recipes should be online.
@WhiskeyLonghorn Great summary - Cynar is one of my favourite amari, particularly as a digestif. I know what you mean about Monte - it's great stuff but personally I think it shines more in cocktails than as a neat drink - it's just a fraction too sweet.
@Richard-ModernDrinking got any recipes you want to share?
One of my favorites, particularly in cocktails.
Those flavors sound great! I might end up rabbit-holing on amaro if I'm not careful with all of the positive reviews I've been reading...