Tasting Notes: Whereas many of the traditional Italian liqueurs are traditionally enjoyed in cities- think Torino, Venice and Milan - Genzianella is an Alpine countryside drink. The tradition there is to drink it after a meal... Read More
Tasting Notes: This liqueur is made from an ancient recipe using fresh Lemon Verbena leaves harvested in the summer. Lemon Verbena, is an aromatic plant typical of the Mediterranean coasts. In ancient times it was used for its... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Il Gusto di Almafi Finocchietto is distilled from wild fennel that grows profusely on the Amalfi coast, as it does in California. The seeds from the tall plants are harvested by hand in October when the seed-heads... Read More
Tasting Notes:Italicus is initially reminiscent of high end triple sec, and can be used as such, however with further reflection and tasting reveals itself to be so much more complicated than a simple cocktail additive. Orange... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Luxardo Maraschino Originale has a bouquet with bitter black cherry fruit that is wonderfully balanced. The color is clear. The palate is sweet and resonates with tastes of cherry compote and cherry preserves.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Vicario Herba Luisa Liqueur is created from estate grown Lemon Verbena, the intensely tannic yet lemon-forward aroma of this liqueur lends itself to sauces for fish and poultry dishes, vegetable marinades, salad... Read More
Tasting Notes: Monastery brew houses and elixir distillers from different religious orders have been in existence all over Europe since the early Middle-Ages. The Cistercians, Benedictines, and Trappists were part of a network... Read More
