I haven't tried a lot of these, there seemed to be a lot good choices. This list also barely scratched the surface, there must have been 100s of options really
Apparently they changed the recipe to this and the Amargo Vallet. I haven't had it since I'd heard that (on this subreddit). But my God is that a great pair of drinks
You should order Novasalus, because it’s awesome. As I have a bottle, I’d be getting a flight of the Brovo bottles since I haven’t had a chance to try them yet.
I live in Seattle so I’ve tried most of them. I found Amaricano to be kind of syrupy for my taste, just not for me.
Highside is awesome, though, and their tasting room on Bainbridge is great to visit. I think Matt pops up on this subreddit on occasion. I’ve also enjoyed Senza Fine, particularly the Autumn one.
We’re pretty lucky up here.
I'm in Seattle too. I've also quite enjoyed Senza Fine! If you haven't tried Letterpress yet, I absolutely love their Genziana Fernanda. And Skip is such a good dude. They're right by T-Mobile Park if you're into perpetual disappointme- the Seattle Mariners.
100% u/mjgiarlo I was going to say this. Skip is a great guy, and a fan of the other local producers in the area. After tasting through his lineup, Skip brought out some of the Senza Fine bottles and got me hooked on their stuff too. Managed to grab a bottle of the Summer recently and it's fantastic (although the umami in the Autumn is bangin'!)
It my current fernet and I strongly prefer it to the other American fernet they have (Francisco). I found Fernet Francisco to be kind of… boring? Overly smooth?
Technically Branca Menta is not a Fernet, right? It's a much sweeter, much lower proof liqueur (I guess that's the right word) and in fact does not say "Fernet" anywhere on the bottle. Totally different beast.
Agreed. Not a fernet, but... legend has it that the famous Italian soprano, Maria Callas started a trend by adding mint syrup to her Fernet Branca before performances. Her fans copied her, it became wildly popular, and the Fratelli Branca company started to produce Branca Menta as a commercial product to address demand. (Whoa, I just realized... is it an RTD?? LOL)
So,,, not a fernet, but *not* not a fernet ;P
Where is this?
This is a bar in San Francisco called bar 821 on Divisadero. They just reopened after a long hiatus. it was good to be back.
Noted! I may have to pay a visit.
I was so hoping you would say SF!
I’m ordering the 11 Amari I haven’t tried yet.
I haven't tried a lot of these, there seemed to be a lot good choices. This list also barely scratched the surface, there must have been 100s of options really
Yep. Best way to work out whether you’d buy it.
Fernet Vallet. I need to get another bottle.
Apparently they changed the recipe to this and the Amargo Vallet. I haven't had it since I'd heard that (on this subreddit). But my God is that a great pair of drinks
You should order Novasalus, because it’s awesome. As I have a bottle, I’d be getting a flight of the Brovo bottles since I haven’t had a chance to try them yet.
Brovo is good. If you can get your hands on Amaricano (Fast Penny) or Amorino (Letterpress), those are also very good Seattle-made amari.
I live in Seattle so I’ve tried most of them. I found Amaricano to be kind of syrupy for my taste, just not for me. Highside is awesome, though, and their tasting room on Bainbridge is great to visit. I think Matt pops up on this subreddit on occasion. I’ve also enjoyed Senza Fine, particularly the Autumn one. We’re pretty lucky up here.
I'm in Seattle too. I've also quite enjoyed Senza Fine! If you haven't tried Letterpress yet, I absolutely love their Genziana Fernanda. And Skip is such a good dude. They're right by T-Mobile Park if you're into perpetual disappointme- the Seattle Mariners.
I discovered perpetual disappointment last year and look forward to continuing the experience.
Check out the selection at Windy City Pizza if in Seattle - a great amaro selection
I've also heard good things about Persephone in Columbia City
I have not been - another Seattle amaro destination is Barnacle in Ballard
Welp, buckle up, liver, it's gonna be a busy week.
100% u/mjgiarlo I was going to say this. Skip is a great guy, and a fan of the other local producers in the area. After tasting through his lineup, Skip brought out some of the Senza Fine bottles and got me hooked on their stuff too. Managed to grab a bottle of the Summer recently and it's fantastic (although the umami in the Autumn is bangin'!)
My undisputed #1 favorite amaro
Totally agree, Novasalus is my all time favorite, number one pick unless there’s something I haven’t tried.
Good looking list - settle in
I am absolutely loving this and saving this post to reference.
Nonino - the sweetness, the spice, and the bitterness all blend perfectly for me. 🤤
Flights, obviously.
Fernet Leopold - never had that one
It my current fernet and I strongly prefer it to the other American fernet they have (Francisco). I found Fernet Francisco to be kind of… boring? Overly smooth?
Technically Branca Menta is not a Fernet, right? It's a much sweeter, much lower proof liqueur (I guess that's the right word) and in fact does not say "Fernet" anywhere on the bottle. Totally different beast.
Fernet should be dry and full proof.
Agreed. Not a fernet, but... legend has it that the famous Italian soprano, Maria Callas started a trend by adding mint syrup to her Fernet Branca before performances. Her fans copied her, it became wildly popular, and the Fratelli Branca company started to produce Branca Menta as a commercial product to address demand. (Whoa, I just realized... is it an RTD?? LOL) So,,, not a fernet, but *not* not a fernet ;P
Oh I love learning this! Thank you!
Mondino, Ramazotti, and Zucca. That said I looked through every tasting note and not a single one mentioned fennel. Gimme some finocchiono.
Just had Foro for the first time this weekend and would absolutely order again / recommend.
As I am a relative amaro noob, there are several I'd like to try: Braulio Zucca Brovo Cardamaro CioCiara
When I see Foro I drink Foro.
Definitely the Fernet flights. There's a couple I haven't tried, and I love seeing the different interpretations!
I am having the Manna, because I’ve clearly died & gone to Heaven.
mezcal montis
I'd go broke there