1.2.22 Served: Neat Aroma: Molasses, fig, panettone (raisin, cinnamon, bread) proofy spice cabinet. After aroma fatigue, the honey becomes evident (clover or orange blossom). Taste: Starts syrupy sweet with maple syrup or honey. Mids as simple raisin. Finishes with lingering sweetness, bitterness, and a burn that is either proof or spice. Aftertaste and bitterness level are close to fernet. Overall impression: Dried fruit, honey, fernet.
About this bottle
Amaro Sibilla is made by Distilleria Varnelli in Le Marche region of Italy. First created in 1868, it is made from a mix of herbs, roots, and barks "prepared over a wood fire." It is sweetened with honey then aged and decanted before bottling at 34% ABV.
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Very interesting and complex. The Amari is Very Bitter more related to Fernet. Strong fennel and umami notes with the sugar being a lot lighter. The Amaro is very dry and astringent in the finish. I have heard that mushrooms are a component to the flavoring of this Amari
1.25.22 Served: Rocks glass, ice sphere Bottle open: 1 month Like cynar and fernet had a baby with a lot of honey. Super sweet, super bitter, and quite earthy.
Pine sap with notes of mint on first sip, with a strong gentian-like bitterness. Walnut and dried fruit in the follow through. Herbaceous.
Very bitter! Some cola, dust, leather, raisin, and vanilla but fades overwhelmingly to a bitter, oaky, herbal finish with incredible last.
2.22.22 Served: Rocks glass, big rock Bottle Open: 2 Months Delightful on the rocks. Great balance of bitter and sweet.
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