
Lucano Amaro Liqueur
$35.09
Discover the timeless allure of **Lucano Amaro Liqueur**, a quintessential Italian herbal liqueur crafted since 1894 in Pisticci, Basilicata, Italy. This rich, bittersweet masterpiece is blended from over 30 carefully selected herbs, including wormwood, clary sage, bitter orange, and cinnamon, creating a harmonious balance of herbal bitterness, citrus zest, and floral undertones. With a velvety 28% ABV, it offers a versatile tasting experience, perfect served neat, on the rocks, or with orange zest, and shines as a sophisticated cocktail base. Its legacy, rooted in a secret family recipe and honored by the House of Savoy, makes Lucano Amaro a celebration of Italian craftsmanship and flavor sophistication.
Amaro Lucano is a traditional Italian herbal liqueur in the amaro category. First created in 1894 in Pisticci, Italy, it is made from a secret recipe containing more than 30 herbs and spices, offering a bittersweet flavor profile with notes of citrus, floral, and spices. It has an alcohol content of 28% ABV.
The production process involves seven key steps: herb selection, infusion in alcohol and water, processing, addition of the secret family ingredient, quality control, combining ingredients to create the liqueur, and finally, bottling. The herbs are steeped, pressed, aged for five months, and blended with sugar, caramel, and essential oils.
The liqueur includes a selection of herbs such as wormwood, clary sage, bitter orange, gentian, elderberry, musk yarrow, aloe, and cinnamon essential oil, among others.
It is versatile and can be enjoyed neat, chilled, over ice, or with a slice of orange to enhance its flavors. It also makes an excellent digestif after a meal and serves as a base for various cocktails.
Some cocktail recipes featuring Amaro Lucano include: - Lucano Cobbler: A mix of Amaro Lucano, red wine, tonic water, and sugar syrup, garnished with fruits and herbs. - Espresso Lucano: A combination of Amaro Lucano, espresso, and liquid sugar. - Lucano Ice Cream: A dessert cocktail with Amaro Lucano, sugar, still water, and creamy ice cream.
It has a bittersweet flavor with a balance of sweetness and spices. Tasting notes often include hints of stewed plums, cardamom, sage, wormwood, cloves, bitter almonds, and cola. The liqueur is smooth, rich, and slightly viscous due to its sugar content.
Amaro Lucano was created by Pasquale Vena, a pastry chef, in 1894. It gained recognition in 1900 when it became the official supplier to the House of Savoy in Italy. The recipe has been passed down through generations of the Vena family, maintaining its original tradition and quality.
Yes, its balanced and consistent flavor with herbal, citrus, and floral notes makes it suitable as a digestif, an aperitif, or even as an ingredient in sophisticated cocktails.
Amaro Lucano has received several accolades, including a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2014 and Three Stars at the Superior Taste Award in 2014.
Yes, its complex herbal profile can add depth to both dessert recipes and savory dishes, making it a versatile addition to culinary creations.
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