Fernet Branca 70cl

Fernet Branca 70cl is an iconic Italian bitter liqueur, made from a secret recipe of over 27 herbs and spices, aged in oak barrels, with an alcohol content of 39%.

Main characteristics
Volume: 70 cl
Type of drink: Amaro / Bitters / Spirits
Alcohol content: 39%
Origin: Milan, Italy 
Color: Rather dark amber 
Recipe: Over 27 herbs and spices, including rhubarb, chamomile, saffron and linden, passed down from generation to generation

Aging: Maceration of the plants in alcohol, followed by aging for at least 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels

Aroma: Intense notes of herbs and spices, with hints of mint, eucalyptus and chamomile

Taste profile: Pleasantly bitter with a complex and spicy taste, aromas of anise, pepper and a light sweetness of caramel

Serving suggestions
Fernet Branca can be consumed:
Neat, on ice or as a shot
In cocktails, such as the Branca Cola or the Savoy Corpse Reviver

As a digestif after a meal to aid digestion

History and production
Created in 1845 by Francesco (or Bernardino) Branca in Milan, the Fratelli Branca distillery continues to maintain the secret recipe and traditional production method

Initially considered a medicinal digestive and tonic drink, it became a globally known and appreciated bitter

This technical sheet shows that Fernet Branca is a traditional Italian drink with a unique aromatic complexity, perfect for bitters lovers or sophisticated cocktails.