J. Rieger & Co. - Caffe Amaro Coffee Liqueur
Our Caffè Amaro is a one-of-a-kind take on coffee liqueurs. Amaro (the Italian word for ‘bitter’) is a category of liqueur characterized by its bitter, herbal, and slightly sweet flavor which stems from the use of botanicals, herbs, and cane syrup. Rated 92 points by the esteemed Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Caffè Amaro is a collaborative spirit with Kansas City-based coffee roasters, Thou Mayest, who selects a single-origin coffee roast that we utilize to contribute to the flavors the botanicals generate. Our Caffé Amaro spends a brief amount of time in a whiskey barrel resulting in a rich, bittersweet flavor that works great in cocktails or can be enjoyed by itself after a meal.
While this product is complicated, every ingredient and step in the process is reflected in the final product. The first aroma is a combination of black licorice, menthol, citrus, and coffee. The flavor brings out the clean mint flavors with a hint of pine. With a well balanced rich sweetness that is balanced with an earthy bitterness it is ideal for sipping neat.