Product of: France

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Since 1889, the makers of Suze have blended gentian roots and plants to create bitters. In 2014 they applied this know-how to develop a range of bitters for bartenders. Flavoured with gentian, cinnamon and cardamom, Suze Aromatic Bitters were developed with French bartender, Fernando Castellon.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 01/07/2015

Appearance:

Clear, reddy-brown with brick red tones.

Aroma:

Pungent cinnamon, clove and cardamom with cracked black pepper and faint zesty orange.

Taste:

Cardamom spice leads with cinnamon and bitter gentian. Hints of clove, cracked black pepper and deep rootiness. Faint notes reminiscent of an oude jenever.

Aftertaste:

Long lingering clove, cardamom and cinnamon.

Overall:

Many will use these bitters in drinks that traditionally call for Angostura, this aromatic bitters from Suze has more pronounced gentian rooty bitterness.