Fernet
Fernet Branca
Liqueur from Italy
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Fernet-Branca was created in 1845 by Bernardino Branca in Milan, Italy. The brand has a long and storied history, with its recipe being a closely guarded secret that includes 27 different herbs, roots, and spices. Some of these ingredients are known, such as aloe ferox, bitter orange, chamomile, cardamom, cinchona bark, cinnamon, galangal, gentian, iris, laurel, linden, myrrh, zedoary, and saffron.
Fernet-Branca is renowned for its powerful, unique profile that includes 27 different herbs, roots, and spices, such as saffron, rhubarb, chamomile, and gentian. It has been a staple in Italian liqueur since 1845, crafted with meticulous care and aged in large Slovenian oak vats for at least a year.
Nose:
Fernet-Branca offers a rich and complex aroma dominated by spices such as menthol, myrrh, and chamomile, with underlying notes of coffee beans, dark chocolate, and dried herbs.
Palate:
The palate is intensely bitter and robust, featuring an array of flavors including tree barks, dried fruits, and mulling spices like cloves and cinnamon. There are also hints of old wine, ginger, raisins, and orange peel, creating a deep and layered taste.
Finish:
The finish is long and sophisticated, with lingering bitterness and medicinal herbal notes. This aftertaste is legendary for its endurance, highlighting the intricate blend of botanicals