Fernet Branca

Fernet-Branca is made by Fratelli Branca Distillerie, an Italian company who has been around since 1845. It was founded in Milan by Bernardino Branca, and today, it's still run by the same family.

Fernet-Branca is a unique herbal bitter, made from a secret blend of over 27 herbs and spices, giving it its bold and intense flavour. It's known for it's distinctive bittersweet taste, people around the world enjoy it as a digestif or in cocktails. 

•  Perfect served on the rocks, neat or added to cocktails.
• The first sip is dominated by strong herbal flavours, with hints of menthol, chamomile, and a mix of spices, delivering a bold, bittersweet profile.
• As it settles, a warming sensation unfolds with deep flavours of caramel, oak, and a touch of citrus, adding complexity and depth to the experience.
• The bitterness of Fernet-Branca pairs beautifully with the richness of dark chocolate, balancing the liqueur's bold flavours with the smooth, slightly sweet notes of the chocolate.
• The complex herbal bitterness of Fernet-Branca compliments savoury cured meats like prosciutto or salami, adding depth to the rich, salty flavours of the charcuterie.

It was invented in Milan in 1845 to be a stomach settler. The recipe is several generations old, never tweaked and kept top secret!