Lucano Amaro (75cl, 28%)

Lucano Amaro is an Italian amaro created in 1894 by Pasquale Vena in Pisticci, Basilicata, from a secret family recipe of more than 30 herbs. It is bottled at 28% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The recipe includes wormwood, gentian, bitter orange peel, clary sage, holy thistle and angelica. The amaro balances bitter orange, wormwood, gentian, clary sage and holy thistle against a gentle caramel sweetness. It was once an official supplier to the House of Savoy. Per the brand, it has a delicate balance of bitterness and sweetness with dried fruit, baking spice and dark fruit, plus fruit, cola, mint, coffee, chocolate, orange zest and floral touches, and a warm, smooth finish. Expect bitter orange, vanilla and warm spice with a clean, lingering bitterness.