Amaro - Averna

Core

Caltanissetta / Sicily / Italy

ABV29%. Mid-proof for an amaro — strong enough to hold its own in cocktails, soft enough to sip.

Sub-styles

Sicilian amaroMedium-bitter amaro

Tasting Notes

Orange peel, dark caramel, herbs, pomegranate, cola, root beer, licorice, myrrh, brown sugar. Medium bitterness with a pronounced sweetness that makes it the most approachable amaro for newcomers after Montenegro. The cola-caramel note is the signature — many guests say 'it tastes like fancy root beer.'

Brand Guide

Single brand: Averna ($25-30). No direct competitors in the 'Sicilian medium-bitter' space. Adjacent options: Montenegro (lighter), Ramazzotti (similar tier), Amaro dell'Etna (Sicilian craft). Averna is the Sicilian amaro you'll find in every serious bar.

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The Story

Sicilian bittersweet darkness. Caramel-rich and herbal, the south of Italy in a glass.