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The Japanese Bitters Sakura Bitters (100ml)Chiba, JAPAN$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 27%Sakura bitters are 'hanami' (the art of appreciating cherry blossom) in a bottle. Two different species of sakura are used: Sakura leaves from Nagano and blossoms from Yae. Salted and pickled to concentrate their unique flavour, the distinctive recipe captures the Japanese Spring, imparting a delicate, unique floral note to cocktails. while also offering hints of Morello cherries, dried fruit, cardamom, cinnamon and cedar. Try it in a Balalaika, Wine Spritzer, Gin and Tonic or Negroni. You can experiment further by adding dash to your favourite Pale Ale or drizzling it through White Chocolate Panna Cotta. 27% Alc./Vol.
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The Japanese Bitters Yuzu Bitters (100ml)Chiba, JAPAN$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 27%Sourced from the Tokushima prefecture, Yuzu are the best-known Japanese fruit being deliciously tart and reminiscent of a lemon with a touch of bergamot. Its skin resembles a small grapefruit with variable skin texture. The zesty character of this bitters lends itself to Martinis, Whisky Highballs or Gin and Tonics. It also works when added to fine Ales, or Kingfish Sashimi. 27% Alc./Vol.
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The Japanese Bitters Shiso Bitters (100ml)Chiba, JAPAN$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 28%Perilla frutescans (Shiso) is an Asian culinary herb belonging to the mint family. In Japanese cuisine, the whole shiso leaf is often used as a receptacle to hold wasabi or various condiments, and as a garnish. The bitters version is prepared using carefully selected blue shiso from the time-honoured Aoba plantation in Chiba. Shiso bitters provide a strong, herbaceous foundation for lighter cocktails, bestowing an almost vegetal element that can stand up to intense flavours. Try it in a Whisky Sour, Gin and Tonic or White Lady. Also recommended with lagers or in a Beetroot, Feta Cheese and Blood Orange Salad. 28% Alc./Vol.
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The Japanese Bitters Umami Bitters (100ml)Chiba, JAPAN$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 27%A special blend of quintessentially Japanese flavours harvested from all around the country: Shiitake mushrooms are hand-picked in Hiroshima. Kombu (kelp) is harvested in Hokkaido and dried bonito is sourced from Kagoshima. The ingredients have a high concentration of umami (“savoury”) flavours. Elegantly balanced with yuzu, the bitters provide a savoury dimension to cocktails like Bloody Marys, Negronis and Dirty Martinis. You can also try it with Mezcals, Stouts, Porters or add a dash to Wagyu beef and Margherita pizzas. 27% Alc./Vol.
- Dr. Heather Duncan's Christmas Bitters (100ml)UNITED KINGDOM$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenABV: 38%
This is Heather Duncan's Christmas bitters, a limited edition that arose from Dr. Adam Elemgirab's partner's desire to capture the spirit of Christmas in a bottle. The bitters are indeed reminiscent of a Christmas holiday, with the whiff of ginger bread , mulled wine and spiced fruit, resulting from the careful blend of cloves, cinnamon and citrus peels in overproof rum.
Cocktail Recipe: Hawkshill Punch
50ml Ruby Port
25ml Pierre Ferrand 1840 Formula Cognac
4 Dashes Dr Heather Duncan's Christmas Bitters
25ml Fresh Orange Juice
12.5ml Fresh Lemon Juice
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Applewood Distillery Red Okar Australian Bitters (500ml)AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 26%Apart from crafting fine Whisky and Gin, Applewood Distillery, located in South Australia's Adealide Hills also dabble in experimental small-batch distilling - be it diluting Gin with Saké, torpedo-ing it with Lavender, smoking barley grain with Applewood or re-inventing refreshing 'old world' classics like this local take on Amaro.
The label takes a phonetic spin on the word 'Ochre' and is inspired by the bitter/herbal aperitifs which have been popular for centuries in Europe, like Aperol or Campari.
"It just so happens" add Applewood, "that seemingly - 90% of all native Australian botanicals are also intensely bitter. Probably something to do with the harshness of our climate - and one native ingredient stood head-and-shoulders above the rest when it came to Økar - Riberries. Otherwise known as Lilly Pilly. Historians have noted that indigenous Australians used to use these as a form of 'candy' - although contemporary palates might be surprised! The Riberry's cranberry-tartness, hints of clove and bark-like bitterness make it well-suited for an Australian aperitif."Other reviews... The Red Okar is stronger, bolder, more bitter, with a lifted, herbal, eucalypt perfume; the Okar is lighter, softer, with citrusy, almost pink grapefruit character. Both the liquids were cloudy: Brendan Carter tells me he’s still fine tuning the recipe and ultimately aims to make them crystal clear; the flavour is not affected, only the aesthetic appeal.
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Applewood Distillery Okar Australian Bitters (500ml)AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenABV: 12%Apart from crafting fine Whisky and Gin, Applewood Distillery, located in South Australia's Adealide Hills, also dabble in experimental small-batch distilling - be it diluting Gin with Saké, torpedo-ing it with Lavender, smoking barley grain with Applewood or re-inventing refreshing 'old world' classics like this local take on Amaro.
The label takes a phonetic spin on the word 'Ochre' and is inspired by the bitter/herbal aperitifs which have been popular for centuries in Europe, like Aperol or Campari.
"It just so happens" add Applewood, "that seemingly - 90% of all native Australian botanicals are also intensely bitter. Probably something to do with the harshness of our climate - and one native ingredient stood head-and-shoulders above the rest when it came to Økar - Riberries. Otherwise known as Lilly Pilly. Historians have noted that indigenous Australians used to use these as a form of 'candy' - although contemporary palates might be surprised! The Riberry's cranberry-tartness, hints of clove and bark-like bitterness make it well-suited for an Australian aperitif."Other reviews... The Red Okar is stronger, bolder, more bitter, with a lifted, herbal, eucalypt perfume; the Okar is lighter, softer, with citrusy, almost pink grapefruit character. Both the liquids were cloudy: Brendan Carter tells me he’s still fine tuning the recipe and ultimately aims to make them crystal clear; the flavour is not affected, only the aesthetic appeal.
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Bar Keep Orange Bitters (236ml)California, UNITED STATES$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 48%Floral, zesty and warm with complex bitterness, this is made using sugarcane spirits, orange, citrus, spices, natural aromas and cane sugar. Heady orange blossom, sweet orange peel and red spices on the nose with lingering baking spices and bitter roots on the finish. 48% Alc./Vol.![2465879_1.jpg]()
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Bareksten Herbal Bitter (500ml)NORWAYReduced from $94.99$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 35%Norway's Oss Craft Distillery is branching out beyond gin with high quality Absnithe, Aquavit and now this herbal bitters. The black bottles represent the dark and dramatic character of Norway's forests. 35% Alc./Vol.![Bitter Bastards Chipotle Bitters (50ml)]()
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Bitter Bastards Chipotle Bitters (50ml)UNITED KINGDOMReduced from $19.99$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenABV: 40%A bitters made with smoke-dried jalapeño peppers, gentian root and specially selected spirit.
The Bitter Bastards single-botanical cocktail bitters are innovatively produced: Instead of filtration (where oils can be lost) and flocculation (where chemical agents are added) they use a centrifuge, separating the particulate to clarify the bitters without loss of flavour. Standardisation, in terms of flavour intensity and bitterness, has also been brought in across the range, with the amount of natural bittering agent added (gentian root is used) depending on the bitterness of the individual botanical. All this should be music to the ears of bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts alike!
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Bitter Bastards Cinnamon Bitters (100ml)UNITED KINGDOM$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 49.5%The Bitter Bastards single-botanical cocktail bitters are innovatively produced: Instead of filtration (where oils can be lost) and flocculation (where chemical agents are added) they use a centrifuge, separating the particulate to clarify the bitters without loss of flavour. Standardisation, in terms of flavour intensity and bitterness, has also been brought in across the range, with the amount of natural bittering agent added (gentian root is used) depending on the bitterness of the individual botanical. All this should be music to the ears of bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts alike!!![Bitter Bastards Chipotle Bitters (100ml)]()
Bitter Bastards Chipotle Bitters (100ml)UNITED KINGDOM$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 40%A bitters made with smoke-dried jalapeño peppers, gentian root and specially selected spirit.
The Bitter Bastards single-botanical cocktail bitters are innovatively produced: Instead of filtration (where oils can be lost) and flocculation (where chemical agents are added) they use a centrifuge, separating the particulate to clarify the bitters without loss of flavour. Standardisation, in terms of flavour intensity and bitterness, has also been brought in across the range, with the amount of natural bittering agent added (gentian root is used) depending on the bitterness of the individual botanical. All this should be music to the ears of bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts alike!
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Bordiga Bitter Rosso (700ml)ITALY$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 21%This tempered and citrusy bitters is made following an original regional recipe, although Bordiga have adapted and rebalanced it to better appeal to current tastes. In other words, it's a little less bitter than an earlier incarnation from the 1950s. While the Verde variation is based around Alpine herbs and mint, the Rosso expression accents bitter orange and gentian. It should pair effortlessly with a number of tasty gins and will be perfect in a Negroni or over ice with a dash of soda. 21% Alc./Vol.
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Campari Negroni Ricetta Originale Cocktail (500ml)ITALYReduced from $49.99$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 26%It all started with the Americano and an Italian Count who liked it boozy. Created by Gaspare Campari around 1860, the Americano is one part Vermouth and one part Campari topped with soda. It was originally named the "Milano-Torino" - the Campari from Milan and the vermouth from Turin (an important footnote when considering the “classic” Negroni). Legend has it that around 1920, Count Camillo Negroni, wanting a bigger buzz from his spritz, asked a bartender to replace the soda in his Americano with gin. So the Negroni was born - bitter, sweet and so deliciously complex. For some devotees, the greatest drink in the history of drinks.
Launched in 2016, this 'pre-mixed' version is based on the original Negroni recipe invented over a century ago (equal parts Campari, sweet vermouth and gin), hence the name, ‘Ricetta Originale’. 26% Alc./Vol.
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Campari Cask Tales Bourbon Barrel Finished Bitters (1000ml)ITALY$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 25%Several new additions to the Campari range have been launched, ageing the classic bitters in barrels to honour the 150th birthday of founder, Davide Campari. Current master blender, Bruno Malavasi experimented with a range of casks in order to make the final versions. Bourbon barrels were chosen for contributing vanilla notes and delicate oak smokiness. Says Malavasi, ”Having worked at Campari Group for over twenty years, Davide Campari is a huge figure admired for his commitment and innovation. I knew that I had to pay homage to the man who fundamentally inspired my craft. Davide’s intuitive way of connecting with the future inspired me to go out and explore the latest sensory experiences, seeing how to blend art forms and merge the future with the past. Bitter, but now slightly fruity; sweet, but just a little smoky; a unique expression has been created that keeps the iconic flavour of the original Campari.” 25% Alc./Vol.![8000040011372_1.jpg]()
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Campari Bitters (3000ml)ITALY$225. 00Bottle$2700.00 DozenABV: 25%Super large format + direct import pricing. Like most liqueur / aperitif producers, the Campari company considers its recipe as the key to its ongoing success. Consequently, secrecy is paramount. The complete recipe, kept in a bank vault, is known only to the company's President who overseas weekly production. With worldwide annual sales now exceeding tens of millions bottles, this cautionary attitude is perhaps understandable. What is known is that it contains quinine, ginseng, orange peel, herbs and rhubarb that are steeped in a mixture of water and alcohol. The drink is then coloured with cochineal. It's typically served very cold without ice but with a dash of soda to release the flavours.Other reviews...Light red color. Dark berries and spice on the nose. A smooth attack leads to a somewhat sweet, medium-to full-bodied palate with ripe and tart black cherry and dark fruit flavors that give way to a barrage of extremely bitter herb and fruit pit elements that dominate the back palate and linger as the fruity sweetness dissipates. A complex and dynamic aperitif that could use a mixing element to calm down the bitterness.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
93 points (Exceptional) tastings.comCherry-red color. Nose is snappy and expectedly bitter in a woodsy, earthy, quinine-like way. Palate entry is mild in a sweet-sour fruity manner; midpalate is sweet and only moderately bitter. Finishes long and mildly quinine-like. While I’m not a bitters aficionado (more a bitter aficionado, really), Campari and orange do positively click. I’m savvy enough to know when not to argue with 58 million Italians. 80-84 points - www.wineenthusiast.com
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Campari Bitters (1000ml)Milan, ITALY$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 28.5%Large format, 28.5% Alc./Vol. When you factor in the higher alcohol, it adds something extra to the deal - and to the flavour. (The regular ABV is 25%. Yes, a little more can make a significant difference).
Like most liqueur / aperitif producers, the Campari company considers its recipe as the key to its ongoing success. Consequently, secrecy is paramount. The complete recipe, kept in a bank vault, is known only to the company's President who oversees weekly production. With worldwide annual sales now exceeding tens of millions bottles, this cautionary attitude is perhaps understandable. What is known is that it contains quinine, ginseng, orange peel, herbs and rhubarb that are steeped in a mixture of water and alcohol. The drink is then coloured with cochineal. It's typically served very cold without ice but with a dash of soda to release the flavours. Only while direct import European stocks last.Other reviews... Light red color. Dark berries and spice on the nose. A smooth attack leads to a somewhat sweet, medium-to full-bodied palate with ripe and tart black cherry and dark fruit flavors that give way to a barrage of extremely bitter herb and fruit pit elements that dominate the back palate and linger as the fruity sweetness dissipates. A complex and dynamic aperitif that could use a mixing element to calm down the bitterness. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
93 points (Exceptional) tastings.comCherry-red color. Nose is snappy and expectedly bitter in a woodsy, earthy, quinine-like way. Palate entry is mild in a sweet-sour fruity manner; midpalate is sweet and only moderately bitter. Finishes long and mildly quinine-like. While I’m not a bitters aficionado (more a bitter aficionado, really), Campari and orange do positively click. I’m savvy enough to know when not to argue with 58 million Italians. 80-84 points - www.wineenthusiast.com
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Cocktail Punk Bitters Travelers Set (6 x 15ml)UNITED STATES$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 50%Cocktailpunk bitters are handmade in very small batches in Boulder, Colorado. Their bitters do not include any added sweetener or colouring. Instead, they believe bitters should be just that - bitter. A great cocktail incorporates spirits with sweet, sour, and bitter components to achieve a harmonious balance, and Cocktailpunk do their part with great accuracy. Any one in the range is fabulous alone in cold sparkling water, and always useful for balancing often-too-sweet non-alcoholic cocktails. This Travelers set is a great way to introduce yourself to the series with minimum outlay. The pack contains 1 x 15ml bottle of each of the following flavours: Smoked Orange. Orange zest is cold-smoked with alderwood, and the result is smoky but not overly intense; a finishing touch of mint adds interest. Built for and absolutely killer in tequila and mezcal drinks, but there are also unexpected and wonderful effects in combination with darker spirits. Cherry. Targeted directly at (your) Manhattan. Vibrant cherry, a hint of vanilla, and subtle spice complements the oak flavors in dark spirits, but the flavor profile is simple enough to use wherever a touch of cherry is needed. You'll never need a barspoon of syrup from the Luxardo jar again. Orange. Why another orange bitters? Because bitter orange is a fundamental flavor that is essential in a wide range of cocktails. Ours is an elemental orange flavor, complemented by fennel and layered anise notes. Perfect in a Martini, but also at home with almost any spirit. Aromatic. The old-school workhorse. Our version of the go-to bitters, a base of baking spice is enlivened by bracing cardamom and anise notes. Use wherever standard bitters are indicated, but revel in the lack of gratuitous sweeteners and colorings. These Aromatic Bitters are perfect alone, but also work beautifully in combination with our Orange or Cherry Bitters. Pastiche. Every culture has one: an anise-flavored spirit like Absinthe, Pastis, Sambuca, or Ouzo. Such spirits are widely used in cocktails and tiki drinks... a wash here, a barspoon there, and the result is often a subtle, mysterious accent. Pastiche provides the same results in just a few squeezes, with layered anise, fennel, and licorice flavors. We don't suggest you fake a Sazerac with it, but you get the idea. Alpino. Amaro cocktails are all the rage, and Alpino delivers the flavors of a Mountain Amaro in a bitter, convenient, and easy-to-control format. The sage, mint, and herbal flavors can stand in for Amaro and herbal liqueurs in cocktails, but these bitters are useful and very versatile on their own.![1004645_1.jpg]()
Cynar Artichoke Bitters (1000ml)Milan, ITALY$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 16.5%Closure: CorkThis Mediterranean specialty is testimony to the versatility of the artichoke and was originally launched in 1949 as a spirit based medicine flavoured with Artichoke. Although relatively unknown in Australia, next to Campari, Cynar is the second best selling bitters in the world. The flavour extract actually comes from artichoke leaves rather than the hearts, but also relies on a number of aromatic herbs and spices including orange peel, gentian and rhubarb.
Deep amber-brown in colour. Slightly medicinal character on the nose and palate. A touch sweet with herbal, citrus flavours; finishing soft and bitter. A very distinctive aperitif that will work equally as a digestive. Enjoy straight or with soda – always use ice. 16.5% alc./vol.
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Dashfire Bitters Cinnamon Bitters (100ml)UNITED STATES$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 38%Enjoy the taste of cinnamon in your drinks? Simply add a drop of Dashfire cinnamon! Lee Egbert is driven by an unending curiosity coupled with an appetite for travel and a desire to learn all he can about the flavours and spices of different cultures. Lee lived in China for a year and a half, and has also travelled extensively - hence he's had the opportunity to learn first-hand about local herbs and spices as well as spirits and food. You can imbibe with the peace of mind and knowledge that the highest regard for ingredients has been maintained.![0753677291089_1.jpg]()
Dashfire Bitters Co Cinnamon Tinctures Bitters (50ml)UNITED STATES$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenABV: 40%Enjoy the taste of cinnamon in your drinks? Simply add a drop of Dashfire cinnamon! Lee Egbert is driven by an unending curiosity coupled with an appetite for travel and a desire to learn all he can about the flavours and spices of different cultures. Lee lived in China for a year and a half, and has also travelled extensively - hence he's had the opportunity to learn first-hand about local herbs and spices as well as spirits and food. You can imbibe with the peace of mind and knowledge that the highest regard for ingredients has been maintained.![1025887_1.jpg]()
De Kuyper Oranje (Orange) Bitters (500ml)Schiedam, NETHERLANDS$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenABV: 30%Closure: CorkHailed from the renowned DeKuyper distillery (est. 1695) based in Schiedam, Netherlands, this unusually large format orange bitters will ensure you won't run out. Clean citrus characters are enhanced by a clean spirit, and a balanced dose of spices.
Apart from being an essential addition to classic cocktails such as the Manhattan, Sazerac or San Francisco, we suggest you try a dash in your next martini, with lime and soda, in orange cake or add to Crepe Suzette. One staff member insists a couple of drops is the secret to his self assessed 'stunning' Beef Teriyaki recipe. The jury is still out. A 500ml value buy with a solid ABV of 30% Alc./Vol.
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Fee Brothers Cranberry Bitters (150ml)Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenABV: 4.1%Closure: CorkSince its establishment in 1864, Fee Brothers continue to expand with a portfolio boasting over 80 drink mix products. The company presently has over ten different bitters. Up until now, some of these ingredients have been difficult to find despite being essential for many classic cocktail recipes which are returning to popularity. In general, we've found the Fee Bros range of bitters to be more pungent than other bitters on the market, so they offer fantastic value for money by being used sparingly.
One of the very few currently on the market, Fee brothers have replicated an old Cranberry bitters recipe which saw its hey day pre-prohibition where it was used in a variety of querky cocktails. Enjoy!
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Fee Brothers Mint Bitters (150ml)Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenABV: 35.75%Closure: CorkLike adding vinegar to temper the sweetness and round out the flavour of certain dishes, adding bitters to cocktails can provide balance and complexity while increasing aromatics.
Fee Brothers continue to expand their portfolio of unusual bitters. Generally, we've found their products to be more pungent than other bitters on the market, so they offer fantastic value for money by being used sparingly.
This edition offers the fresh taste of mint when you don’t have mint leaves handy. Great in a Mint Julep or a Mojito.
35.75% Alc/Vol.- Fernet Bitters (700ml)Bormio, ITALY$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenABV: 42%Closure: Cork
Little known in Australia, Fernet (pronounced fehr-NEHT)is a liqueur composed of some 40 herbs, including the currently popular St. John's wort. Often considered Italy’s greatest after-dinner drink Fernet also enjoys a reputation as one of the most effective hangover cures available. The health-enhancing properties of Fernet have made it the favoured "digestivo" at dinner tables across the world; traditionally served straight up at the end of a meal, it aids in digestion and cleanses the palate. This versatile liqueur can also be used to spike espresso to make the famous "caffè corretto" (literally, "spiked coffee") which is served all over the world. In recent years, as a new generation has discovered this invigorating liqueur, many have begun to serve it on the rocks, with cola, fruit juice, Grenadine, or just a splash of mineral water.
42% Alc./Vol.
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Gammel Dansk Bitter Dram Bitters (1000ml)Copenhagen, DENMARK$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenABV: 38%Closure: CorkLike other bitters classics, the recipe for Gammel Dansk remains amongst the most closely guarded secrets of the liqueur world. The reason is clear, since there have been numerous attempts to counterfeit most major bitters brands, however, few have managed to balance a recipe correctly. The original meaning of the word bitters (derived from the Gothic "bitan", to bite) was a medicine generally made of Peruvian bark or quinine, and then, more especially, alcoholic liquors impregnated with extract of gentian, quassia, wormwood, orange peel, etc. In the Netherlands, the production of bitters using corn spirit as a base began as early as the sixteenth century with companies like Lucas Bols in Amsterdam being founded in 1575. Interestingly, when Gaspare Campari first sold his classic aperitivo in Milan he identified his recipe as Bitter all’uso d’Hollanda (bitters in the Dutch fashion). Indeed, legend has it that the term "cocktail" originates from the same period when the early Dutch settlers were said to have used quills plucked from cock’s tail feathers to paint infected tonsils with a form of homemade alcoholic bitters. Traditionally bitters has been used almost entirely as an adjunct to gin, though a few people still use bitters with sherry. Today bitters is indispensable in the creation of many classic cocktails.
The 30 odd herbs and fruits used in Gammel Dansk Bitters are selected for their aromatic, sharp and bitter qualities. The drink is extremely popular in Denmark, served at room temperature in small glasses, where it is has become the second best-selling spirits brand in the country.
Tasting Notes: Deep copper colour with a slightly viscous appearance. Semi-sweet, herbal aromas recreate a potpourri of lavender, clove, sarsaparilla, rosemary, anise and caraway. Entry is silky with a good concentration of rooty, herbal, woody flavours that are pleasantly astringent and bitter sweet. Gently spicy with the spirit adding just the right amount of warmth. Finishes clean, dry and appropriately bitter with an anise / spice fade. We like adding a dash of this classic to lacklustre beers. Alternatively serve at room temperature as a digestif, chilled for a schnapps style shooter or with coffee. 38% Alc./Vol.
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Juttertje Kruidenbitter Bitters (700ml)NETHERLANDS$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 30%Juttertje Kruidenbitter is made according to an old recipe from the Frisian island of Texal. Using fourteen different herbs, the result is a wonderfully soft herbal bitters that was awarded the "Echt Texels Product" quality mark. Often enjoyed with cola. 30% Alc./Vol.
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Miracle Mile Toasted Pecan Bitters (118ml)California, UNITED STATES$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenABV: 45%Like a Southern Pecan Pie in bitters form, this delicious concoction combines Toasted Pecans with Wild Cherry Bark, warm baking spices such as Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Clove, and the richness of Steen’s Cane Syrup. An absolute natural for Bourbon drinks, try it in a Bourbon Sour with muddled peaches. Longtime cocktail geek, Louis Anderman started his own bitters company, 'Miracle Mile Bitters Co' when Joe Keeper of Silver Lake’s Bar Keeper - a head shop for cocktail obsessives - fell in love with Anderman’s homemade batch of chocolate-chili bitters and persuaded him to start selling it. Thank Joe that they now have a veritable variety of Louis' bitters to flavour their cocktails. 45% Alc./Vol.![16016804131_1.jpg]()
Scrappy's Bitters Classic Gift Pack (4 x 15ml)UNITED STATES$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenThis is the perfect starter gift for the home or commercial bartender. Scrappy's have even stashed a recipe card inside each box to get your creative juices flowing! The pack contains one each of Orange, Aromatic, Orleans and Celery bitters. Scrappy's started with the simple idea that, “Bitters could be better!", with a focus to create bitters using nearly all organic ingredients of the highest quality with no artificial flavours, chemicals, or dyes.![4187910618_1.jpg]()
Scrappy's Bitters Essentials Mini Set (4x15ml)UNITED STATES$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenAnother great gift idea for the home or commercial bartender. Four recipes are included on the back of the box to get your creative juices flowing! The pack contains one 15ml bottle of Scrappy's Orange, Aromatic, Chocolate & Firewater. Bitters.![844891461_1.jpg]()
Scrappy's Bitters Exotic Gift Pack (4 x 15ml)UNITED STATES$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenThis is the perfect starter gift for the home or commercial bartender. Scrappy's have even stashed a recipe card inside each box to get your creative juices flowing! The pack contains one each of Lavender, Chocolate, Cardamom and Grapefruit bitters. Scrappy's started with the simple idea that, “Bitters could be better!", with a focus to create bitters using nearly all organic ingredients of the highest quality with no artificial flavours, chemicals, or dyes.- The Bitter Truth Bittermen's Xocolatl Mole Bitters (200ml)GERMANY$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenABV: 44%Closure: Cork
While living in San Francisco in early 2007, Avery and Janet Glasser used high proof spirit and a variety of herbs, peels and spices to create what would be their prototype recipe for the Xocolatl Mole Bitters and catalyst for their new venture. Inspired by the classic Mole sauces of Mexico, this bitter was originally designed to pair with aged tequila, but we have found that it works beautifully with aged Rum, Bourbon and Rye as well. We're big fans of putting a dash in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, and new classics like The Conference or the Latin Quarter just wouldn't be the same without them.
Note: Reputedly, this is equivalent to Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters, only produced by 'The Bitter Truth' under a licensing agreement that ended in July, 2010. The Bitter Truth products were modified to meet available European ingredients and are no longer being produced. So when they’re gone, they’re gone! This is a 200ml bottle, larger than the current Bittermen's 118ml, but bottled at a slightly lower ABV and priced accordingly.
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Tuthilltown Spirits Bitter Frost Barrel Aged Basement Bitters (125ml)Gardiner, New York State, UNITED STATES$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenABV: 46%An innovative variation on traditional aromatic bitters, blending unaged rye spirit, Sarsaparilla, and fourteen other herbs and spices, balanced with local maple syrup and aged in the distillery's rye whiskey cured barrels. The rye character is a welcome change from most bitters that simply use a neutral flavoured spirit, delivering a slightly sweet and spicy essence that underlies the more herbal and spice driven characteristics. Perfect for Manhattans and Old Fashioned's, this will also find a good home in tropical drinks that call for aromatic bitters.
