Blood orange (craft expressions)
ReferenceUS craft producers, UK specialty, Italy
ABV35-50%
Sub-styles
Pure blood orangeBlended citrus variantsSpiced blood orangeCardamom-orange blends
Tasting Notes
Blood orange peel, bitter citrus, Seville orange, grapefruit-adjacent bitterness, red berry, slight floral. More complex than regular orange: bitter, sweet, and berry-like.
Brand Guide
Well
Regional craft ($22-28)
Call
Solerno Blood Orange ($30-38)
Premium
Italicus-adjacent brands ($40-50)
Top Shelf
Artisanal small-batch ($55+). Fragmented category
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The Story
Sicilian winter blood oranges meet bitter tradition—ruby depth where sweet citrus falls short.