Averna

[NickV]

I'm fond of Averna, but due to the limited liquor stores in my area, I'd have to order other types of Italian bitters if I want to try them. Does anyone have any favorites? Descriptions and taste profiles would be appreciated. Thanks.

[ned]

Cynar. Pretty similar to Averna. Made with artichokes.

[trillium]

My favorite every day amari is Amaro Lucano. I didn't care for the Antico Amaro di Serravalle I bought, I found it too sweet and not bitter enough. I'm blanking on the name, but there is a bottle that is short and round with blue flowers on the label that I also enjoyed.

regards,

trillium

[slkinsey]

Sounds like Amaro Nonino, which is really nice but unfortunately difficult for me to find here in NYC.

Don't forget to check out Craig Camp's amaro TDG article, along with its associated discussion thread.

[trillium]

Yeah, that's the bottle. Why the hell is it $80 a pop now?? I have an unopened bottle in the closet that I know I paid around $30 for. Did it stop being imported into the US?

And I thought you could find anything in your fair city (including contraband peppercorns!).

regards,

trillium

[Craig Camp]

Yeah, that's the bottle. Why the hell is it $80 a pop now?? I have an unopened bottle in the closet that I know I paid around $30 for. Did it stop being imported into the US?

And I thought you could find anything in your fair city (including contraband peppercorns!).

regards,

trillium

$80 has to be the price for a bottle of Nonino grappa. There is no way that Nonino Amaro is selling for $80. It sells for about Euro 15 in Italy.

[Craig Camp]

Sounds like Amaro Nonino, which is really nice but unfortunately difficult for me to find here in NYC.

Don't forget to check out Craig Camp's amaro TDG article, along with its associated discussion thread.

Amaro Nonino is imported by Paterno Imports these days which means that it sould be readily available in NYC - but of course at a high price.

[Craig Camp]

My favorite large brand amaro has become Amaro Lucano since I wrote that article. It has just the right blend of bitter and sweetness. However, I still love the bittersweet orange flavor of Averna.