Legend has it that the liquid was first blended to commemorate Lorenzo de' Medici — remembered as "The Magnificent," who ruled over Florence in the 15th century and was a generous benefactor to the artists who defined that remarkable time. The recipe created in his honor has survived more than 500 years. In the 1930s, brothers-in-law Gaetano Tuoni and Giorgio Canepa recreated the recipe and named it Tuaca, a combination of their last names. During World War II, American servicemen stationed in Livorno, Italy discovered its unique flavor and searched for it, in vain, upon their return to America — until an astute importer from San Francisco brought Tuaca to the United States in the late 1950s.
Tasting Notes: A fine spirit with subtle notes of vanilla and citrus, hints of butterscotch, cola, and dried fig — flavors that reveal themselves uniquely to each individual drinker. Rich vanilla, caramel, oak spice, and creamy orange custard with cinnamon dusted on top.
How to Use: Enjoy the balanced sweetness of Tuaca chilled, in cider, tea, coffee, cocktails, or food.
