A traditional marmalade scent sets off act one of The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters on the nose, followed by a cacophony of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. On first taste, cardamom and caraway make an entrance, and the finishing number is true orange peel oil. A combination of bitter orange peel and several herbs and spices macerated in alcohol — the first orange bitters were released in the 1880s, a time when many classic cocktails such as the Martinez and Manhattan were created. Today they are still essential for the preparation of a Classic Martini, and can be combined with all kinds of spirits: whisk(e)y, rum, vodka, and gin.
Tasting Notes: The fruity sweetness at the beginning is quickly followed by a very bitter taste — the aroma of bitter orange peel in the foreground, completed by spicy flavors of cardamom, caraway, and nutmeg.
How to Use: The Classic Martini above all — plus a bright orange note in any spirit cocktail.
