CA - Spirits Portfolio

AMARO / APERITIVO / BITTERS / FERNET

NARDINI ITALY, BASSANO Spicy harmonies. Enjoying a moment in company, for an aperitif or after a meal; a truly pleasurable addition to the evening. Aperitifs and bitters made from naturally blended spices, herbs and citrus fruits to amaze you with their bold, harmoniously balanced flavor. Nardini Amaro 58PF / 700ML An infusion of alcohol, bitter orange, peppermint and the roots of the alpine yellow gentian. Amaro Nardini is a smooth digestive liqueur with a distinct licorice aftertaste. It has a well-balanced, herbal and fruity taste, with an intense chocolate brown color. Amaro can be served straight up, chilled or on the rocks. 92pts 2016 Wine Enthusiast Nardini Bitter 48PF / 1.0L Traditional Italian aperitif with local aromatics and a very smooth finish. Orange, gentian, and Roman absinthe are skillfully blended to create a liqueur with pleasantly bitter herbal notes. its bright red color ignites a passion for flavor and a love of sharing. Nardini Bitter Chinato 54PF / 1.0L A unique Bitter with a complex, rich structured taste. The enveloping aroma of Cinchona Calisaya blends magnifically with notes of citrus and spices. Nardini Bitter Chinato is unfiltered to maintain unaltered sensory characteristics of the raw ingredients. Nardini Virtu di Rabarbaro 38PF / 700ML Exotic, aromatic and intense. A flavor packed with exotic Oriental scents, a bitter rich in subtle flavors with a characteristic brown color. Its aromatic profile is unmistakable thanks to the herbal notes of rhubarb. 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 90PF / 750ML 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 70PF / 750ML

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 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 provides 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 46PF / 1.0L 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. It finishes dry, bitter and complex with rhubarb, chiretta and other classic amaro spices shining through the lingering gentian backbone of this exceptional bitter liqueur. beverage with great depth and balance. Rinomato Americano Bianco 34PF / 1.0L

20TH CENTURY INGREDIENTS 45ml Gin 45ml Rinomato Americano Bianco 10ml Creme de Cacao 15ml Lemon juice DIRECTIONS

Stir all ingredients over ice, double strain into a cold coupe glass. Garnish with lemon twist

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 64PF / 750ML 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.

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