California Amaro (75cl, 30%)

California Amaro is a small-batch herbal liqueur from Geijer Glögg Inc., a West Coast take on the Italian amaro tradition. It uses California botanicals alongside traditional bittering agents, at 30% ABV in a 75cl bottle. Earthy bitterness is set against bright citrus and warming spice, with a rooty depth. It can be sipped neat or over ice after a meal, lengthened with soda and an orange twist, or used in a Black Manhattan, a Negroni variation or a spritz. The nose is aromatic herbs, dried citrus peel, clove and gentian root. The palate is balanced bitters with orange rind, caramelised herbs, cinnamon and a touch of vanilla, finishing bitter-sweet with citrus and spice.