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PAJAROTE MEXICO, GUADALAJARA Pajarote Cordoval Dix 750ml / 60PF

DIX is the artistic pseudonym of Getrudis, Monica Leyva’s grandmother who inspired her since childhood to have a broader and riskier vision of life. A position she holds to this day. The spirit of grandma Dix is present in this artisanal liquor made from the maceration of aromatic herbs and grapefruit peel, with highlights of laurel, clove and mint. RINOMATO ITALY A line of aperitivi produced in the heart of Italy’s historic aperitivo region – Asti, Piedmont in collaboration with legendary barman Giancarlo Mancino. The distinct aromas are a product of meticulous ingredient sourcing from small family farms spanning 4 continents. The intense palate is ensured by timely crushing of botanicals on the production line, using a vintage botanical mill from the 1930s. Only then, and with great patience, do the blending and clarification processes bind all ingredients and flavors together, creating a structured, sophisticated, and refined beverage with great depth and balance. Rinomato Americano Bianco 1.0L / 34PF Botanicals include bergamot, rhubarb, Roman wormwood, mandarin, angostura bark, chiretta, gentian, lavender, cinchona bark, vanilla, aloe, and cascarilla bark. A mélange of quality Italian white wines provide acidity, structure and floral notes. Gentian from France’s Massif Centrale region provides dry and tannic layers. Succulent aromas of panettone, fresh bergamot and mandarin evolve into a gripping, complex and root-driven palate. Rinomato Bitter Scuro 1.0L / 46PF Deep purple hue highlights the depth and character of Bitter Scuro. Bright citrus complements a gentian, juniper and wormwood grip while hints of vanilla and sugarcane soften its edges. Finishes dry, bitter and complex with rhubarb, chiretta and other classic amaro spices shining through the lingering gentian backbone of this exceptional bitter liqueur.

ROYAL VALLET MEXICO, MEXICO CITY Henri Vallet crafted these classic bitters in the 1860s, when he emigrated to Mexico from France during colonization. He remained in his adopted homeland and by the 1880s had established local prominence as a skilled distiller. Royal Vallet Amargo Angostura 750ml / 90PF A 90 proof bitter liqueur made from Angostura bark and a maceration of cherry fruits, cloves and other roots and spices. Herbal notes of bittersweet dark chocolate and citrus rind balance an earthly richness to create this delightful elixir. Royal Vallet Fernet 750ml / 70PF Made from a maceration of aromatic plants, roots and spices including cinnamon, clove, quassia wood, gentian root and cardamom. An intensely herbal, woodsy digestif. Royal Vallet Granada 750ml / 64PF Pomegranate tartness with hints of cinnamon and fennel is balanced by woody gentian root, wormwood and cinchona bark, with citrus notes of orange and kaffir lime. Oaxacan cochineal delivers its beautiful color.

BITTERS Dating back to the ancient Egyptians who are believed to have infused medicinal herbs in jars of wine, modern-day bitters—broadly split into two categories—are produced by infusing a neutral spirit with a wide variety of aromatic and healthful herbs, fruits, roots, bark and spices.

COCKTAIL BITTERS are usually quite astringent, so small drops and dashes are added sparingly to flavor mixed drinks like the Negroni, Sazerac and Old Fashioned. DIGESTIVE BITTERS, on the other hand, have a far milder flavor profile and are usually consumed neat or on the rocks at the end of a meal to help with digestion and combat nausea or heartburn.

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