Galliano L'Apertivo (37.5cl, 24%)

A crimson-red Italian bitter aperitivo liqueur from Piemonte, bottled at 24% ABV and built from over 50 botanicals. Produced at the Maraschi & Quirici distillery in Chieri, the recipe includes Mediterranean citruses such as orange, bergamot, chinotto, tangerine and grapefruit, alongside herbs, roots and Alpine botanicals. These are macerated and rested for a minimum of two weeks. A subtle addition of the heart of Galliano L'Autentico brings anise, juniper, cardamom, sandalwood, sage, lavender, peppermint, cinnamon and vanilla. The aroma opens with orange and pink grapefruit zest, orange sherbet and cherry, with black pepper, quinine, vanilla and rose blossom. The palate is bright and bittersweet, with black pepper spice, vanilla and rose water. The finish is long, bitter and zesty, with black pepper, cherry and rose.