| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Amaro |
| Produced In | Italy |
| ABV | 35% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $51.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2022-08-09 |
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia Review
Amaro Nonino provides an approachable intro to the complex world of amari. Made with a grappa base, and infused with a range of herbs and botanicals, Amaro Nonino is lither and less aggressively bitter than most bottles in the category. The nose delivers wafts of candied orange peel and a spray of pine needles. The palate then adds cloves and light, pleasant caramel to the occasion. If you buy this bottle for no other reason than to mix up a Paper Plane (a wildly underrated cocktail), you’d be doing yourself a service.
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia Pros And Cons
Pros
- Great intro to amaro
- Approachable profile
- Key ingredient in a modern classic cocktail (Paper Plane)
Cons
- Quite pricey
- Not the most complex amaro
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