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Review: J. Rieger Caffe Amaro

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J. Rieger is predicated in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, the place it produces a wide range of spirits that features vodka, gin, and whiskey. Oddly, its best-known is that this, a coffee-infused amaro made with native espresso and a mix of botanicals, together with juniper berries, cardamom, orange peel, star anise, spearmint leaves, gentian, and vanilla beans.

Aiming to mix the “better of each worlds,” Rieger succeeds amiably. The nostril leans way more towards espresso bean — a fruit-forward espresso with a be aware of oak — however clearly underlined by gentian, rhubarb, and anise components. The palate flips issues round: Starkly bitter up entrance, with a great deal of gentian and anise, then the espresso, right here displaying extra of the vanilla and a bittersweet chocolate be aware, at the very least for a time. The end returns to an everlasting bitterness, nearly Fernet-like, which pairs nicely with the combo of black espresso notes, some hints of tar, and really darkish chocolate.

Don’t need espresso and cake after a giant meal however nonetheless need to really feel such as you had some? Do this.

62 proof.

B+ / $30 / jriegerco.com

J. Rieger Caffe Amaro

$30

Ranking


8.5/10

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