Fernet Francisco Willett Bourbon Cask Finish is a barrel-select fernet rested six months in freshly emptied Willett bourbon casks, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
The ninth limited Cask edition in Fernet Francisco's collaboration series, it is created and barrel rested in the San Francisco Bay Area, with whiskey barrels from one of the brand's favorite Kentucky whiskey makers, Willett.
The sweet aroma of bourbon is followed by a well-balanced, captivating medley of rhubarb, cinnamon, clove, fresh orange peel and California bay leaves. The intermingling of bourbon-soaked oak and complex herbs makes it a well-rounded, rich fernet, its bitterness balanced with sweetness, with very little cane sugar added.
The striking purple label makes it a collectible gift for fernet fans and bartenders.
Fernet is a bitter Italian-style amaro with a devoted following among bartenders, and San Francisco has long been one of its strongest fan bases.
Resting in bourbon barrels softens the bitterness and adds vanilla and caramel from the oak.
California bay leaves give this fernet a distinctly local herbal note.
A chilled shot followed by a ginger beer chaser is a classic bartender's handshake.
A splash in a Manhattan adds herbal depth.
As a limited edition, it is a collectible bottle for amaro enthusiasts.
Serve it after dinner to settle a rich meal.
It also works in a Toronto with rye and a touch of sugar.
The bold label art makes it a conversation piece on any bar.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Sweet bourbon.
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Palate: Rhubarb, cinnamon, clove, orange peel, bay leaf.
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Balance: Bitter and lightly sweet.
Specifications
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Brand: Fernet Francisco
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Style: Fernet amaro, bourbon cask finished
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Casks: Freshly emptied Willett bourbon, 6 months
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Edition: Collaboration series, 9th Cask edition
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: California, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or chilled as a digestif, take it as a shot with a ginger back, or mix a Hanky Panky or Toronto. It pairs with dark chocolate or after a rich meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is fernet?
A bitter herbal liqueur, or amaro.
How long is it barrel rested?
Six months in Willett bourbon casks.
Where is it made?
The San Francisco Bay Area.
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