Bergamot liqueur (generic category, various producers)

Reference

Calabria, Italy

ABV25-35%
Sub-styles
Calabrian bergamotcitrus amaro

Tasting Notes

Bergamot zest, chamomile, lavender, rose petal, candied citrus, white pepper, gentian, melissa leaf, honey. Floral-citrus-bitter balance. Lighter and more perfumed than standard orange liqueurs. The aroma is the star — bergamot's essential oil is one of the most complex in the citrus family.

Brand Guide

Primary: Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto ($30-35) — the category reviver, Giuseppe Gallo's creation. Alternative: Pallini Limoncello di Bergamotto ($22-28). Craft: various small Italian producers ($25-40). The category is young and growing — Italicus essentially created the modern market in 2016.

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The Story

Calabrian bergamot captured in spirit form—floral citrus complexity that Earl Grey drinkers recognize instantly, orange liqueur drinkers discover with delight.