The king of bitter. A global cult icon. A rite of passage in a bottle.
The Bartender's Handshake
Born in Milan in 1845, Fernet-Branca is no ordinary amaro. It is a thunderclap of herbal intensity, a legend among bartenders, and an enduring symbol of bitter devotion. The experience requires you to buckle up. The nose hits with an apothecary’s punch of menthol, eucalyptus, and saffron. The palate is bold, dry, and bitter to its core, with rhubarb, gentian, and other secrets unfolding in layers.
Made from a secret blend of 27 herbs from four continents and aged for a year in oak casks, this is a mark of respect and rite of initiation. Few bottles command as much loyalty. Fewer still inspire tattoos.
How to Enjoy
The traditional way is as a digestivo, sipped neat. Famously enjoyed as a shot by bartenders, or mixed with cola for a "Fernet con Coca," the national drink of Argentina.
Quick Facts
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Producer: |
Fratelli Branca Distillerie |
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Spirit: |
Amaro (Fernet) |
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Origin: |
Milan, Italy |
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Style: |
Intensely Bitter, Medicinal, Herbal |
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Proof: |
78 (39% ABV) |
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Tasting Notes: |
Menthol, eucalyptus, saffron, rhubarb, chamomile, bitter root |
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Good to Know: |
One of the world's most famous and polarizing amari. Its secret recipe has been unchanged since 1845. |
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