Averna Amaro Siciliano (75cl)

Averna is a Sicilian amaro, infused in Caltanissetta in the centre of Sicily to a recipe unchanged since 1868. It is sold in a 75cl bottle. Herbs, roots and spices are infused with the essential oils of bitter oranges and lemons over a lengthy infusion, until the ingredients are well blended. It tastes bittersweet and mouth-coating, with orange and liquorice alongside myrtle, juniper berries, rosemary and sage. The nose combines citrus with Mediterranean herbs. The finish is intense, bittersweet and smooth. It can be served with about three cubes of clear ice and a twist of fresh orange peel.