The Wonderful World of Amari | Master Your Glass

[@ChrisJohnsonAus]

Thanks for such a great explanation. I really love Braulio but also enjoy Cynar.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!!!

[@eezee67]

Wow. This video cracked the whole amaro mystery wide open for me. Thank you, the flavor range explanation was excellent in helping me choose my next bottle of amaro to explore.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Glad I was able to help! Stay in touch and let me know what you end up getting. Thanks!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

YESSSSSS! Another Amari video! Cynar, to me, is so underrated. I love a cynar martinez......

[@MasterYourGlass]

Cynar Martinez sounds great!

[@BouncyArtist]

I want to buy a bottle of amaro and watched a lot of those comparative. THis is the best video I found so far !!!! Bravissimo

[@BouncyArtist]

Have you tried Amaro Amarot 8 ? Where is it in your scale ?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Unfortunately I have not.

[@ismaeljim94]

Also, arranging them from sweetest to most bitter was very helpful.. I shall arrange them the same way in my bar!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you! Glad you like that system. I find it to be the best way to arrange them.

[@SwissMarksman]

What a lovely man! Having or allways try to have a bottle of Fernet or/and Montenegro in the fridge.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you! Great choices on your amari!

[@ismaeljim94]

Such a great video! Now I need them all

[@patricklippert8345]

First amaro I tried was CioCiaro, started on the sweet end and moved towards more bitter over time with Cynar and Campari. Amari are great neat, but some soda water and a twist of lemon really opens it up so recommend it like that if you're at an amari-centric bar.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Good call on the addition of soda! The bubbles push up the aroma indeed. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting.

[@Auronkatamail]

Hello from Italy! My favourite amari are Vecchio Amaro del Capo, Averna and Montenegro, which I drink by themselves after dinner. Anyway almost all of them are fine, it's funny to try them one by one and discover your favourite ones.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Ciao Andre’! Thanks for commenting. Amari are really such a fascinating drink. Take care!

[@tomcha1234]

great video, thanks for that. lots of information. but I found a blunder 4:50 you are talking about "pastry side" but you called it medicinal, it made me rewind to make sure if I misheard or what. Nut we still understand and thank you for your video. :)

[@MasterYourGlass]

So glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

[@briantorrez7786]

Great primer. Thanks! Amaro nonino tops my list followed by Zucca R.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Great choices! They are both so different in style yet so tasty!

[@zachwatt4344]

Nonino is great

[@magulsz8874]

Keep this up , you are helping me a lot as i am entering the professional bartending road right now. Good job and great explanation.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Happy to hear that!

[@octopie33]

This video is so good. Incredibly helpful!

[@MasterYourGlass]

I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching and stay in touch.

[@lucasschneider9045]

This is so nice and informative, thank you

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you for stopping by Lucas!

[@davidkimberly4682]

Thank you for the very informative video (as are all of your videos) One of my favorite hot weather drinks is Averna and San Pellegrino Limonata.

[@MasterYourGlass]

That is a home run! Thanks for sharing!

[@anthonymanzalji]

Hops are probably my favorite bitter flavors. I love your way of articulating the basics. Just bought the book "amaro" but I could have just came here.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Well thank you Anthony. I am happy you enjoyed. If you have any Amaro questions feel free to holler. I absolutely live for them.

[@richardboasjr.4299]

Excellent video - thank you!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Much appreciated! Please stop by again

[@laudrupli]

I love your presentation style; non-pretentious, and informative!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for that! I really appreciate it!

[@fozzyozzy1030]

New sub great channel what a professional experience 👏

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you! I appreciate that! Cheers and Welcome!

[@500iq6foot8]

I came to this video after finding Zucca at my local store and wanting to know more. Now I want to try half of those. Well laid out video

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you. I am happy you enjoyed and I could be of help. Enjoy your Zucca!

[@500iq6foot8]

@@MasterYourGlass How does the Zucca compare to the Braulio? Just more bitter? Similar taste?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Sorry, I missed this message and I must’ve not seen it. is Zucca is little more bittersweet balanced than Braulio,. Braulio is very dry and bitter and not as syrupy

[@500iq6foot8]

@@MasterYourGlass Thanks, I ended up getting a bottle of both. Zucci is great after a meal - specifically something like pizza. Braulio almost tastes like someone made a good tasting medicine. I get random craving to take a shot of it

[@MasterYourGlass]

@@500iq6foot8 smart! And such a great observation on both brands!

[@hanspersson2015]

This is really informative, and helpful. Thank you!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Happy you enjoyed it and got value out of it! Livio

[@Nutwigg1]

Great video. I’ve consumed most of these. The way you summarized the range of flavors was very informative - pastry to medicinal. Spot on. If you haven’t already, you should try a French amaro called Suze. It’s delicious. No doubt you would love it.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for watching. I have tried Suze and I love it. Thanks for bringing it up. I will use it in one my next shows.

[@roccomac8943]

Recently picked up Amaro dell’Etna. Good on its own or in a black Manhattan. Mother in law loves Vecchio Amaro del Capo.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Both of those are so good. In Italy it is now a trend to have the Del Capo in the freezer too along with a room temp bottle.

[@lanmarknetworking3034]

Ty... ive been teaching myself classic italian cooking and am going to attempt a traditional 9 course meal, so I think I will have a few intensities of amaro for the digestif! Ty for the primer .. I dont mind buying a few bottles but I would hate to come home with 3 bottles of all heavy pastery or medicinal! 😆

[@MasterYourGlass]

You’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

[@jcosk8]

Funny that you placed the Zucca to the right towards more bitter. I found the sweetness to take a hold of the biternes at the end, the contrast being so large that I didn't even enjoy it by itself. I find Lucano and Cynar are more balanced in that sense. Vecchio Amaro del Capo would be a great one missing here. I've never seen the Cynar 70, the Varelli one or that brand of Fernet, really interesting!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I have been thinking about making a new one with some other brands such as the ones you mentioned. Cheers to you

[@johnjohn-ny4oi]

Crazy good content, thanks!

[@MasterYourGlass]

I appreciate you watching and commenting. Cheers!

[@Hosana]

Great video. My 2 faves are not on the bar but if you are into Amaros try all of em. Jefferson Amaro and Amaro Di Toscana are 1 and 2 for me. Jefferson is very citrus and easier to drink similar to Lucano and Amaro Di Toscana is a bit on the bitter end.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for pointing those 2 out. I need to get me hands on them!

[@fozzyozzy1030]

Hey pal great video what recommendations do you have for a fan of chocolate and coffee bitter flavors? 😋

[@MasterYourGlass]

Oooh. That’s a cool request. Boozy and more on the bitter side or medium alcohol and more on the chocolate side? I’m thinking the directions can be either a chocolate influenced Negroni, or more of a bitter influenced chocolate martini, if you prefer the latter option.

[@ZyrixDeinhardt]

Great lesson for me and just as I had a bout of indigestion and acid reflux. I reached for amaro and bingo! Relief. I had no idea it was truly medicinal.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing that and happy it works!

[@boozeontherocks]

Some really great information. Thank you.,,

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you! I always appreciate your support! Cheers!

[@uwu31311]

What a great video

[@MasterYourGlass]

Grazie! I appreciate you stopping by!

[@skirtane]

This was a great lesson for me as I am just getting into making cocktails this year and learning about various amari. Thanks!!

[@MasterYourGlass]

You’re welcome. Feel free to ask any questions. I am very happy to help.

[@lucignolo8333]

I am italian and i’ve been drinking a glass of amaro after every meal for the past 20 years, and for me the best amari are Braulio, Fernet and Montenegro

[@MasterYourGlass]

Grazie per aver commentato. All 3 of those Amari are fantastic! Buone feste!

[@orlybriceno]

OMG, thank you so much for making this video! As many people during quarantine I got in to home cocktail mixing, I focused on spirits, mainly scotch and bourbon at first. I finally ventured into trying Campari, it was hard at first (kinda like when I first tried peated whisky a punch in the face hehe) but slowly but surely I fell in love with it, now I love Negronis and Boulevardiers. Now I want to get more serious into Amari, I am decanting towards Amaro Nonino or Amaro Montenegro, and probably Cynar later. What about Chartreuse? is not an amaro because is not Italian or because of its ingredients?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Wow. I am really happy you liked the video. Chartreuse falls into a bigger category “herbal liqueurs”. While there is quite a bit of overlap and similar ingredients between amari (which are also herbal liqueurs) and herbal not labeled as amari the 2 main differences are that amaro is “mostly” made Italy and they have that dark caramel color. Cheers

[@orlybriceno]

@@MasterYourGlass thank you so much!

[@cparks1000000]

Also, a chief component in Amaro (even not Italian) is bitterness. Chartreuse has a strong flavor, but I wouldn't really call it bitter.

[@motttheben]

Brilliantly presented! I knew next to nothing about amari and was pretty intimidated by the whole category, but now feel like I can dive in. And I certainly will! Thanks!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I am happy you enjoyed it!

[@liqueurgood]

Dear Livio, a happy new year to you! Some of your videos have encouraged & inspired me to create a liqueur review & comparison channel with a database for comparison of amari & different herbal liqueurs. I'm still at an early stage, but I wanted to thank you for the effort and enthusiasm you always show in your videos. My free time is mainly dedicated to music & music production though, and as a fun idea I've just finished creating a playlist with music that includes bands and titles with "amaro" or "amari": kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH-slZ2PhbmFpdk&pp=gAQBiAQB8AUB I didn't expect to find that many great artists though. Keep up your nice work. Kind regards, Stefan.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Hi Stefan. Thank you for sending me such a nice message. You just made my day. I wish the very best of luck with your music endeavors and your herbal liqueur reviews!

[@christinecamley]

Wow!! I love learning about cocktails and amari!! You have terrific knowledge and I appreciate that so much!! I have only had Fernet and I enjoy it very much! Yes, I like the bitter taste! It's so wildly complex. Fabulous. I love sipping and learning about what I am tasting! What is the name of the amari you tasted that was handed up to you that had an arugala flavour. I adore arugala!! I will track it down and try it for sure! Thanks so much for this amazing video!! Keep them coming!!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you for watching! The Amaro was Rucolino by IschIa Sapori, let me know what you think!

[@lereblou]

Hey! Enjoyed your video and picked up a bottle of the Rucolino. I enjoyed it however I expected it to be more bitter… I am looking for an Amaro that is quite bitter on the finish, but sweet/floral/caramel when it first hits the pallet. Any recommendations??? 😊

[@MasterYourGlass]

Ah. Nice! Yes, Rucolino is definitely pastry style. I think you should try zucca rabarbaro or Cynar black label (not red label). Let Me know if any of those end up working for you! Cheers!

[@josephcolaiacovo5917]

Just found your channel through a KZbin recommendation as I was searching up Amari. I am an INSTANT fan of yours! Well done sir! I've watched your video on vermouth as well. Highly informative and one that I will go back to whenever I am considering which bottle to get next. I just ordered Montenegro, Nonino and Averna, as well as Fernet Branca. Couldn't find the Cynar or Zuccha Rabarbaro. The plan is serve these up neat to my folks when they come for a visit (also born in Italy), but I am very interested to see what else I can do with these in terms of mixing. Great job again - looking forward to diving deep into your other videos and seeing what else you can do!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for such a thoughtful comment Joseph. I have a video on Amari cocktails coming out and a great limoncello one too. Thanks!

[@TinFoilConsortium]

coffee, Hops, pepper, Fir(piney flavors line juniper or birch)

[@MasterYourGlass]

Bam!

[@Mrfirehornet1]

Great explanation

[@MasterYourGlass]

Much appreciated!!!

[@cortexinertia]

Bro i tried Fernet Branca and Averna today and the difference between them is massive indeed. Averna is very nice, smooth, citrusy, I'd enjoy it simple on rocks but boy the Fernet is insanely bitter , it gave me a throw up sensation after 3 sips. Is probably best served in cocktails.

[@MasterYourGlass]

I love Fernet in cocktails more than Fernet alone too!

[@LemonMeIon]

I like to add a barspoon of Fernet to coffee or tiki cocktails to give a nice menthol kick!

[@krunkformula]

Shots of Fernet ftw

[@marcodonati572]

Bellissimo video. Amo molto gli amari più erbacei e medicinali, come il Braulio, Amaro del Ciclista ed il Petrus. Mi hai incuriosito con il Rucolino. Nella tua classificazione, tra quali altri amaro si troverebbe? Grazie, e complimenti per il video.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Grazie! Il rucolino è senz’altro un amaro stile pasticceria. Va servito freddo quindi è imbottigliato un po’ più dolce. È meraviglioso. Un saluto!

[@popvoid]

A friend of mine bought me a bottle of Sfumato Rabarbaro, which is a rhubarb-based amaro, similar, I imagine, to Zucca but sweeter. I don't think I'd want to drink it straight. A little thick and sweet for my taste, but it makes for some interesting mixed drinks.

[@MasterYourGlass]

It sounds perfect with a splash of soda and a lemon twist. The soda will soften the sweetness and push up the aroma. Thanks for watching!

[@bentwalls736]

“No poison” Points to ALCOHOL with ARTIFICIAL coloring in it.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for commenting

[@bentwalls736]

@@MasterYourGlass It made me laugh! Your video was informative. Well done.

[@MasterYourGlass]

@@bentwalls736 Thank you!

[@lars2894]

Thanks for the video! What do you think of Ciociaro vs Ramazzotti vs Lucano for use in cocktails? Those are the only Amaro available here, unfortunately.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Ciociaro and Ramazzotti are both sweeter with some nice citrus orange notes. Lucano has more spicy complexity. Depending on which direction you want to take your cocktail, I would use the Ramazzotti for a sweeter orange version, or the Lucano for a bitter version.

[@lars2894]

@@MasterYourGlass Only ever tried Campari and loved that bitterness so guess I'm going with Amaro Lucano. Appreciate the help, thanks.

[@MasterYourGlass]

@@lars2894 anytime!

[@wareikasounds7003]

Lovely, the best video about Amari on KZbin. How long does it last after opned?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Wow thank you! I have not seen a lot of literature on shelf life for amari. But in my experience If it’s stored away from direct light and direct heat you have a year of freshness. The cap can get sticky if you don’t remove it once in a while due to their high sugar content. I also have another video on amari vs aperitivi you might enjoy. Cheers!

[@wareikasounds7003]

@@MasterYourGlass thank you!

[@georgepalmer5851]

Italian bitter aperitifs my favourite. Hard to find this extensive range in Christchurch New Zealand

[@MasterYourGlass]

That is too bad. Whenever a friend leaves town, you tell them that they must bring you a bottle back! Lol Cheers.

[@OscarHernandez-tb7uc]

I am about to open a new bar in my hometown of El Paso, Tx with its main focus on Amari liqueurs and cocktails, something that’s totally new to my town, hopefully you can visit some time if everything goes well!

[@MasterYourGlass]

I would love to! What’s the name of the place going to be?

[@OscarHernandez-tb7uc]

@@MasterYourGlass Im really excited for the people to get to know the less known world of amari, wonderful flavors to be discover & still looking for ideas for the name, I have some in mind like il Dolce Amaro, Amaro & Co, Bitter & Co, I want something that has to do with the Amaro liqueurs maybe you have an idea it would be really nice to have your opinion!

[@MasterYourGlass]

@@OscarHernandez-tb7uc My favorite of the ones you listed is dolceamaro. It sounds cool an explains amaro perfectly. If I think of something better I will let you know!

[@nomedigascrack]

congratts buddy, very clear . so are u from italy?, greetings from argentina

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks Roberto! Ciao Argentina. Yes, I am from Ischia but I now live in Las Vegas.

[@carrub1]

Nice video. Do Amaros need to be stored in the fridge?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks! No they don’t because they are not wine-based. However if the bottle is going to last you a long time then it doesn’t hurt to keep it on the fridge.

[@cassandreasteiner4933]

I'd love to learn more! There's not enough information about amaro out there.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Hopefully that was a good primer for you

[@ridif]

try Amaro del Capo... wonderful ! greetings from Italia.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thank you! I love amaro Del Capo.

[@odieobw1]

Don’t forget Amaro CioCiaro very well balanced cola - ish flavor

[@MasterYourGlass]

Yes. A beautiful Amaro. Thanks for stopping by!

[@hanspersson2015]

As a novice, I would like to know where you would put Campari and Aperol on the scale. I guess more towards the pastry style, but would they be like the most pastry ones in comparison to the other brands you lined up here?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for watching and for the question. Aperol, and Campari would definitely be pastry style if they were Amari. If you haven’t watched my other video here please do. It explains why I don’t consider those amari. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKG0Y3lsgbR8ipI. Best!

[@hanspersson2015]

@@MasterYourGlass Wasn't totally sure of the definition.I will surely check up your other video. Thanks

[@MasterYourGlass]

@@hanspersson2015 Great! Reach out if you have any questions!

[@thomasmanson1119]

My favorite is chocolate, in fact I just bought two bottles of chocolate bitters!

[@MasterYourGlass]

Chocolate bitters are magic!

[@lanmarknetworking3034]

"There is no poison in any of these bottles." "What do you call it when you drink way to much of those bottles?" "alcohol.... poisoning...."

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for requesting a clarification. In saying there is no poison in any of these bottles I mean that there are no poisonous plants amongst the ingredients in the bottle. Yes there is alcohol in amaro but there is alcohol in all spirits and liqueurs so I was assuming that went without said. Cheers!

[@ijejlnfzzdfar7540]

The point is you have to try them all

[@MasterYourGlass]

Boom boom! Indeed! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Cutebone]

Where does the amaro from your island fall on this spectrum?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Where nonino is. It’s just a touch richer than Nonino.

[@TravellerRDS]

Where would Jagermeister and Becherovka range in this line-up?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Good question! Jagermeister is a rich pastry sale so it would sit somewhere before the Cynar red label. To find the perfect spot for Becherovka I would have to taste it with a few of these Amari together. But give or take it goes towards the beginning of the medicinal style because it starts sweet and then it goes a little more bitter, menthol and spicy towards the end. Thanks for the question!

[@ccllamas]

I like oregano and licorice, but not overly bitter

[@MasterYourGlass]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing Cynthia!

[@klaasmans7822]

I recently bought a amaro braulio but cant seem to find a cocktail to work with it. Do you have any auggestions for me? Cheers

[@MasterYourGlass]

Love the question. Happy to help. Are you looking for something boozy or refreshing? Also what is your favorite spirit?

[@klaasmans7822]

@@MasterYourGlass i prefer refreshing i guess. Usually work with whisky or gin. But my bar is full of all the necessary Drinks.

[@MasterYourGlass]

@@klaasmans7822 Sorry for the delay. I filmed this video for you. Let me know your thoughts? Viewer Inspired Cocktails! The Alpine Smash | Master Your Glass kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKeToa2Oe6ymjbM

[@Maplecook]

"Amari" is also a Japanese word, meaning, "not really." haha "Do you love me?" "Amari." (Goes off and cries...)

[@MasterYourGlass]

Lol. That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing and keep on touch!

[@Manuela.chArlotteCc]

hai dimenticato il Fernet BRANCA e la China MARTINI. greetings from Italy.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Ciao Caro. Fernet branca è nel video di oggi, guardalo che è bello. China Martini lo farò con altri amari china in futuro. Grazie per il commento! A presto!

[@theamateurbartenderpark2390]

Is Amaro di angostura a type of Amaro??

[@MasterYourGlass]

Yes indeed

[@giuseppelagala5583]

you forgot Amaro del Capo, Amaro Luxardo and Fernet Branca!

[@MasterYourGlass]

And so many more…..

[@anhammet]

Why are Campari and Aperol not included in this category?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Appreciate you asking. I do not consider Campari or Aperol Amari. Check out my video from today and I will explain a little bit better why those are close relatives, but not Amari.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Hopefully this video helps answer that question. Thanks for asking!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKG0Y3lsgbR8ipI

[@lucasgonzalez-pn6px]

Are all fernets (Menta/branca) amaris?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Yes. They are Fernet-style Amari.

[@sherijohnson5557]

Dark chocolate and coffee

[@MasterYourGlass]

Bam! Thanks for watching!

[@georgepalmer5851]

My favourite was Campari until they changed an ingredient from natural to artificial

[@MasterYourGlass]

It’s still good! Cheers and thanks for stopping by!

[@rickradcliffe]

Why nothing about Campari?

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for asking. I do not consider Campari an amaro. If you would like to check out my Video from two weeks ago on Amari versus bitters versus Aperitivo’s I give a better explanation. Thanks for watching my channel Rick

[@MasterYourGlass]

I further expand on that in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKG0Y3lsgbR8ipI

[@rickradcliffe]

@@MasterYourGlass I now understand your thinking

[@rickradcliffe]

@@MasterYourGlass I am going to try and find Rucolino now

[@MasterYourGlass]

@@rickradcliffe Awesome!!

[@jonnorthrup3786]

Hops, Sassafras

[@jonnorthrup3786]

Sassafras

[@miamiman196]

NO CAMPARI ???

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for watching this video. Check out this video and it will explain why I don’t consider Campari an Amaro. Thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKG0Y3lsgbR8ipI

[@thetoddsmith]

I gotta tell ya brotha, the music was wayyyy too distracting. You don't need it. Awesome video though

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks fior the feedback. The music was originally set to be lower but I asked the editor to take it up a notch. I should have listened to the expert!

[@gbaker40]

Your presentation is appealing and the information very useful, it is a shame you have to compete to be heard against a ticking whirlwind of drum machines. Your articulateness renders a soundtrack entirely unnecessary.

[@MasterYourGlass]

Thanks for watching and for your feedback. I will see what we can do in the next videos!

[@zesloka]

Yeah right, there is no poison. What about alchohol? 😂

[@MasterYourGlass]

lol. Let me clarify for you: There is no more poison in Amaro than there is in other liqueurs. Cheers.

[@caleroberts4757]

I would never drink this

[@MasterYourGlass]

Understood. People drink different things. Thanks for watching.

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

Question. Have you ever tried "Amaro Dell'Etna". I just picked up a bottle, and was wondering what you thought of it....

[@MasterYourGlass]

Dell’Etna is great. I would place it somewhere in between the Lucano and Cynar 70 from a flavor intensity and alcohol content (29). It has a lot of vanilla and cocoa in addition to the orange citrus and bitter notes found in Amari. Nice purchase! Enjoy it and let me know what you think about it!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

@@MasterYourGlass Thanks. I've made 2 cocktails with it so far. A Negroni style, subbing Dell'etna. Very flavorful. And What I call the "Dell'Etna" cocktail. 60 mil Dell'Etna, 45 mil vodka, 2 dashes ang bitters. Stirred, over ice, orange garnish. You can really taste the herbs in it!!! I'm going to try it with bourbon tonite!!