TCV Craft Spirits Book

LEOPOLD BROTHERS DENVER, COLORADO “Fernet Leopold” Highland Amaro #396193 / 750ml / $30.00 The Leopold Brothers are at it again—this time with a fantastic new Fernet Amaro. This thing is loaded with spearmint and packs a lovely bitter finish. The nose is complex, with layers of mint, cocoa nib, lavender, vanilla, and a hint of smoke. A palate of ginger, hops, bergamot, rose, smoke, and mint make this cult Amaro worth diving into. Gold Medal 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Aperitivo #323455 / 750ml / $30.00 In line with the traditional Italian style, the spirit centers around major flavor components: bitterness from gentian root and sweetness from cane sugar. Citrus is the third major component. Added distilled coriander and grapefruit peels give Leopold Bros. Aperitivo a bright, citrus aroma. These components are thenmixedwith a variety of fragrant flowering botanicals, including hyssop and Artemsia pontica. Aperitivo is colored with natural cochineal, which adds the vibrant red color that one expects from a traditional Aperitivo as it has been used in spirits for hundreds of years. Gold Medal 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition An infusion of alcohol, bitter orange, peppermint and the roots of the alpine yellow gentian. Amaro Nardini is a smooth digestive liqueur with a distinct licorice aftertaste. It has a well- balanced, herbal and fruity taste, with an intense chocolate brown color. Amaro can be served straight up, chilled or on the rocks. 31%ABV 92pts 2016 Wine Enthusiast SIBONA ITALY, PIEDMONT The Antica Distilleria Domenico Sibona S.p.A. is situated in the Roero zone, in the district of Piobesi d’Alba, a few kilometres from Alba. Founded about a hundred years ago on the former premises of an old kiln, the distillery is located in the centre of an important wine zone, where the most typical vines from Piedmont are cultivated. Sibona is one of the historical distilleries in the Piedmont region and can boast the oldest distillation licence, the N° 1, issued by UTF (the official institution that regulates all the operations having to do with distilleries).This is a synonym for a great past and prestige. Sibona Amaro Liqueur #671876 / 1.0L / $22.67 This Amaro comes from a very old recipe with 34 herbs and aromatic plants. Sibona Camomilla Liqueur #568317 / 1.0L / $27.33 This camomile liquer is obtained through an infusion process of their high quality of grappa infused with judiciously selected camomile flowers. NARDINI ITALY, VENETO Amaro #725225 / 1.0L / $30.67

ST. GEORGE SPIRITS CALIFORNIA “Bruto Americano” Aperitivo Bitter Liqueur #414842/ 750ml / $23.99 Ready for a bigger, better, bitterer bar? Say hello to Bruto Americano! With a bracing dose of bitterness, a bright pop of citrus, and intriguing sylvan notes, Bruto is a bitter aperitivo liqueur that makes us as proud as it does thirsty. Bruto comes from a variety of herbs, roots, and other botanicals and includes gentian root; California-grown Seville orange; balsam fir and Cascara sagrada from the California buckthorn. Bright, citrusy, bitter hints of fruit and light sweetness. St. George produces a particularly amazing interpretation of this style. For back bars and cocktail programs—the world is wide here. “Your Negronis and Spritzes just got more interesting” – Drink Me; Featured in Tales of the Cocktail. America’s elegant answer to Italy’s Campari. – Spirit Journal “2016 Year’s Best” –Wine & Spirits Magazine “Sublime” – Imbibe

AMERICAN WEREWOLF an herbaceous Negroni variation INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz St. George Terroir Gin 1 oz Bruto Americano 3/4 oz Dolin sweet vermouth DIRECTIONS Stir all ingredients with ice to chill, then strain into a rocks glass and serve over ice. Garnish with fresh rosemary.

— APARTMENT BARTENDER , ST. GEORGE SPIRITS

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