Joseph Cartron Amaretto (25%)

This is an amaretto liqueur from Joseph Cartron, based on the traditional Italian recipe whose name comes from amaro, meaning bitter. It is bottled at 25% vol. It has the appealing bitterness of green almonds and works in cocktails such as the Amaretto Sour, as a digestif, or to lift desserts. On the nose it is fresh, with persistent bitter almond and hints of orange blossom and lime flower. The palate is smooth and sweet, with a bitter almond note returning on the finish.