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Originally made in 1865, and immediately nicknamed “ouvre l’appetit (key to the appetite) it is made by infusing gentian root, herbs from the Grande Chartreuse Mountains, and cinchona (quinine), in a Mistelle base, producing a wine that is known for its complexity. Serve this over ice with a lemon twist to accompany your fruit and cheese board.
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I've been trying to find this at local stores, but it's never been in stock. Finally found it (and this company) here. Great aperitif that's a bit like Dubonnet but with more of an herbal spice flavor. BTW, I had a great 1st experience with ordering from Bitters Bottles and will be ordering more from this company in the future!
Saddle, almost aged whisky in appearance. Nose is bright, almost acidic, clean, fruity -think: raisins, figs, macerated stone fruits. Palate: bittersweet with quinine playing almost a citrus note, faint cocoa notes on the end, slight anise with a background of plum throughout. Overall very good, though not my favorite sub for vermouth in a Manhattan as I personally don't feel it holds up well with whisky, but enjoyed on its own, or in an anejo tequila manhattan, it is a welcomed addition to your bar.
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