Fernet is an Italian type of amaro, a bitter, aromatic spirit. It is made from a number of herbs and spices. Luxardo Fernet has been made since 1889, and opens with assertive exotic baking spices, anise and piercing peppermint oil which echoes in the mouth
Critic tasting note: "Opaque and inky brown, the restrained aroma hints at espresso. On the palate, it's a wash of espresso, hazelnut and cola, with a pleasantly fleeting sweet-ness followed by a long, herbal finish." - Wine Enthusiast
Critic tasting note: Although it appears dark, inky and sinister in the glass, this amaro is on the sweet and gentle side. Think ripe plums, dark berries and cola, with a pleasingly spiced finish and just the faintest bitter edge. It's enjoyable to sip.
Taste: peppermint candy, fresh mint, molasses, matcha, amaretto, mocha and caramel. The spirit surprisingly avoids being too bitter on the palate and the silken texture is a perfect foil for the slow burn finish. Excellent.
Taste: Very classic Amaro nose of dry wood, spices, dried sweet fruit, almost some grapey hints, and pickled or candied ginger actually. Very nice, very spicy with a lot of character for this style of beverage. Sweet but balanced by classic amaro bitternes
