Episode 85: Amaro Montenegro
Episode 85 features Amaro Montenegro, a top selling Amaro which is bottled in 750ml at 23% ABV, or 46 proof, and it retails for $40.
Enjoy this episode with some Amaro Montenegro neat.
Amaro Montenegro's official website: https://www.amaromontenegro.com/
Brief Historical Timeline:
- 1885 - Distillery is founded by Stanisalo Cobianchi and Elisir Lungavita is launched
- 1896 - Elisir Lungavita is renamed Amaro Montenegro in honor of Princess Elena of Montenegro on the occasion of her wedding to Prince Victor Emmanuel III of Italy
- 1921 - Famed Italian poet and war hero Gabriele D'Annunzio declares Amaro Montenegro the "Liqueur of Virtues"
- 2018 - First major packaging update in decades makes the bottle slimmer and easier to pour from
Key Cocktails:
Like most amaro, you can enjoy it neat or on the rocks.
References:
Amaro Montenegro Product Story - Chapter One
Amaro Montenegro Product Story - Chapter Two
Amaro Montenegro Product Story - Chapter Three
Vinepair Article - Tour of Tremano Production Plant
Wikipedia Listing on Gabrile D'Annunzio
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