Country of origin:   France        Alcohol content: 30% ABV

The Bitter Truth E**X**R is a herbal bitter liqueur that follows the traditions of both classic sweet vermouths and alpine digestive amari. It’s as delicate as the finest vermouths while being bottled at an alcohol content that allows it to defy oxidation and the need for refrigeration.

A modernist amaro, E**X**R sits somewhere between the raisin, dry spice of a sweet vermouth and the bitter, herbal characteristics of an Italian amaro. E**X**R is velvety smooth while at the same time clean, aromatic and herbaceous. It embodies the caramel sweetness of port and the bitter flavors of a classic Italian amaro.

Beginning with a nose of pine ash and lemon balm, the palate shows notes of stewed rhubarb, dark chocolate, sweet coffee, and wild flora like mint and gentian. 

Try with ginger ale for a refresing long drink, or replace the gin in a Negroni with E**X**R for a herbal variation. Also great in the rum-forward Bavarian Manhattan.

About The Bitter Truth:

The Bitter Truth started producing cocktail bitters in 2006. The Bitter Truth sticks to the »classic method« of producing bitters by macerating roots, seeds, barks, fruits, herbs and plants in an alcohol base. All ingredients are 100 % natural outside of a small amount of caramel to achieve a beautiful rich color and guarantee the best quality. The design of the bitters bottle refers to old medicine bottles from the 19th century. The label was designed with old fashioned floral ornaments and printed on plastic foil to withstand daily demands.