Fusetti Nigai Kampai (70cl)

Fusetti Nigai Kampai is a bitter from Milan, the sixth limited edition from the Fusetti brand. It is made by blending the classic Fusetti bitter with umeshu, the Japanese plum liqueur, and shiso, often described as Japanese mint. The original bitter draws on gentian, rhubarb, cinchona and quassia, along with bitter orange peel and chinotto. The name looks to Japan: nigai means bitter, and kampai is the toast, much like cin cin. The nose is intense and aromatic, with citrus peel and herbs alongside spicy, vegetal shades. On the palate it is fresh, bitter and persistent, the citrus opening giving way to herbal and sweeter plum and mint notes. The finish is long, dry and complex. It suits a Negroni, Americano or Spritz, or simply ice and soda.