Amaro Montenegro
Distillery: Unknown Distillery
46 proof
Amaro Montenegro is an iconic Italian herbal liqueur created in 1885 by Stanislao Cobianchi, inspired by his travels and named after Princess Elena of Montenegro. It is produced using a secret recipe of 40 botanicals from around the world, which are macerated, distilled, and blended to create a balanced bittersweet profile. What makes it unique is its versatile flavor, combining notes of citrus, herbs, and spices, making it a staple in cocktails or enjoyed neat as a digestif.
Reviews
Widely available amaro. Worth it for cocktails especially as affordable Nonino alternative in Paper Planes or M&M shots. Skip if you hate strong floral notes neat.
floral rose/orange peel, sweet mild with light bitterness, tangerine, vanilla, black cherry, herbal. Pleasant in cocktails (M&M shot, Paper Plane sub), mixed opinions neat (soapy/rose for some, great for others).
Review rating: 7 / 10
Shelf rating: 4 / 5
On AmitG's Instadram shelf (@amit).
