Product of: Italy

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Created in 1949, this Italian aperitif is flavoured with artichoke leaves (Cynara scolymus), from which the drink derives its name and 12 other botanicals. Cynar (pronounced "chee-nahr") is usually served on-the-rocks with a slice of orange and soda or tonic as an apéritif.

Gruppo Campari has owned, manufactured and distributed Cynar since 1995.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 23/11/2016

Appearance:

Clear, toffee-brown amber with ruby flecks.

Aroma:

Pickled gherkin/walnut, raspberry cane, tomato glasshouse and faint smokiness.

Taste:

Bittersweet stewed vegetable, caramel and toffee with quinine bitterness and cinnamon spice.

Aftertaste:

Long lingering quinine bitterness with muddled mint stems and lightly smoky caramel.

Overall:

Bittersweet and mildly spicy with smoothing caramel richness. Enjoy chilled as an after dinner digestivo or in cocktail recipes.