Luxardo Amaro Abano 60 Proof 750ml

Luxardo · Amaro Abano · Italy · 60 Proof · 750ml

First introduced in 1952, Luxardo Amaro Abano takes its name from the historic spa town of Abano in the Veneto region. Its label depicts the spa around 1600, giving this Italian amaro a visual connection to the place that inspired it.

Wild herbs are infused with cardamom, cinnamon and bitter orange peel to create a medium-bitter profile. The supplied Wine Enthusiast review describes a rich, palate-coating liqueur with espresso, bitter chocolate, dark gingerbread, toffee and dried fig, balanced by bitter orange and cardamom spice.

Producer Description

Luxardo: Luxardo Amaro Abano originated in 1952. Amaro means “bitter,” and Abano is an old Roman spa in the Veneto region that has been active for the last 500 years. The label depicts the spa around the year 1600. The herbs in this amaro grow wild and are infused along with cardamom, cinnamon and bitter orange peel. Luxardo Amaro Abano is a medium bitter, extremely popular in Italy, and especially in the Veneto region, drunk straight after a meal with or without ice to help digestion.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points: Take a cue from the deep, dark-brown hue and viscous texture: This is a palate-coating liqueur with deep, dark flavors of espresso, bitter chocolate, dark gingerbread, toffee and dried fig, cut with a mild bitter-orange note and cardamom spice. Best Buy.

Serving Suggestions

Serve a small pour neat or over ice after dinner. For a pairing idea, try it alongside dark chocolate or a coffee-based dessert to echo the flavors noted in the review.

Product Details

• Producer: Luxardo
• Origin: Italy
• Style: Amaro, herbal bitter liqueur
• Botanicals noted by the producer: Wild herbs, cardamom, cinnamon and bitter orange peel
• Proof: 60
• Alcohol: 30% ABV
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Review: Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points, Best Buy

A richly flavored Italian amaro for an unhurried after-dinner pour.