{"product_id":"degroff-bitter-aperitivo-700ml","title":"DeGroff Bitter Aperitivo 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeGroff Bitter Aperitivo is an Italian-style bitter aperitivo created by cocktail legend Dale DeGroff with absinthe distiller T.A. 'Ted' Breaux, bottled at 25% ABV (50 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is handcrafted entirely from natural botanical ingredients, including fruits, roots, flowers and leaves, with absolutely no artificial ingredients or colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is finished with glacier-fed spring water from Mount Hood, Oregon's highest peak, and made at Clear Creek Distillery, part of Hood River Distillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe masterful balance of flavours gives it a bold yet sultry profile, offering bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts an exciting option for classic mixology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a natural choice for the Negroni and the spritz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVermouth is an aromatised wine: a base wine fortified with neutral spirit and flavoured with botanicals, traditionally including wormwood, which gives the category its name from the German Wermut. Once opened, it should be kept in the refrigerator and enjoyed within a few weeks, as the wine base slowly loses its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter orange, herbs and roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold yet sultry, bittersweet and botanical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering and bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e DeGroff (Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux), made at Clear Creek Distillery, Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian-style bitter aperitivo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural fruits, roots, flowers and leaves; no artificial colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glacier-fed spring water from Mount Hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25% (50 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oregon, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeGroff Bitter Aperitivo is made for the Negroni: stir equal parts with gin and sweet vermouth over ice and garnish with an orange peel. It also makes a Boulevardier with bourbon, an Americano with sweet vermouth and soda, and a bright bitter spritz with prosecco and soda water. Try it in a Jungle Bird with dark rum, pineapple and lime, or simply over ice with tonic and a slice of orange. Pair it with olives, salumi, salted almonds and Parmigiano. Keep the bottle in a cool, dark place after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho created it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCocktail legend Dale DeGroff with absinthe distiller Ted Breaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it naturally coloured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It contains no artificial ingredients or colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 25% ABV, or 50 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/liqueur-more\"\u003eLiqueur \u0026amp; More collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DeGroff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083141607733,"sku":"VWS200428359","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-40570.webp?v=1793992742","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/degroff-bitter-aperitivo-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}