Country of origin:   USA        Alcohol content: 45% Alcohol by Volume

Inspired by Japan’s potently peppery condiment (also commonly referred to as shichimi togarashi or simply shichimi), Bitter End’s new Togarashi bitters feature its essential ingredients: dried citrus peel, white and black sesame seeds, and ginger, with red chile delivering carefully calibrated heat and nori adding unique vegetal notes and a distinctive hit of the fundamental yet ineffable quality of umami.

Togarashi’s history dates back at least 400 years, to Edo—modern-day Tokyo—where herb dealers first concocted this multifaceted, layered spice blend. Togarashi is so indispensable in Japanese cuisine that many people keep a vial of it in their pocket or purse, and it is a staple at ramen shops across the country.