The Seattle Times - WHO KNEW THAT Seattle is home to “Nirvana for amaro geeks?”
In the book “Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas,” published last year, Brad Thomas Parsons names Barnacle in Ballard one of three places in the country for extensive inventories of bitter bottles as well as friendly help in demystifying the world of amaro.
Several years ago, most bars would carry nothing more than Campari and Fernet-Branca. But recently, with the trend toward bitter cocktails, more amaro from Italy has become available in the United States, and domestic producers have been popping up. Now it’s common to find an entire row of amari at your neighborhood bar or liquor store.
In the book “Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas,” published last year, Brad Thomas Parsons names Barnacle in Ballard one of three places in the country for extensive inventories of bitter bottles as well as friendly help in demystifying the world of amaro.
Several years ago, most bars would carry nothing more than Campari and Fernet-Branca. But recently, with the trend toward bitter cocktails, more amaro from Italy has become available in the United States, and domestic producers have been popping up. Now it’s common to find an entire row of amari at your neighborhood bar or liquor store.