Iseya Distillery Scarlet Fernet Amaro (700ml)
Distilller's Notes:
Iseya Shuzo is a Japanese distillery dedicated to crafting Amaro, the traditional Italian herbal liqueur known for its distinctive bitterness. Located in Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the distillery operates out of a restored 100-year-old kominka (traditional farmhouse) in Obara—once the ninth post town along the historic Koshu Highway.
After working in bars and restaurants across Japan, the founder of Iseya Shuzo set out on a journey through Europe—visiting around 70 distilleries, including those in Scotland. There, they encountered the depth and dedication of craft distillers, as well as the profound connection between the land, its people, and the spirits it produces.
Amaro has always been a global liqueur—its character shaped by herbs and roots gathered from across the world. To create a true Amaro, Iseya Shuzo believes it’s essential to embrace both the local and the international, honoring its heritage while crafting something uniquely their own.
Hailing from northern Italy, Fernet is widely considered an acquired taste as it is one of the most bitter herbal liqueurs in the world. Because the use of gentian is restricted in Japan, Iseya's Tatsuya Motonaga needed to get creative in order to approximate the level of bitterness he was striving for. As a result, he incorporated ingredients like chicory and aloe to give this fernet the bitter punch it needed. A delicate balance between umami and the moderate sweetness of honey is maintained by the blending of aged as well as unaged spirits in its base. About 15 of its over 30 botanicals are grown at Iseya Distillery's farm in Kanagawa and are macerated for alternating times before being rested in stainless steel for no less than 10 days. This fernet is truly a labor of Moto san's love for the category and offers a new interpretation of this classic amaro.
MORE THAN 30 HERBS INCLUDING: PALO SANTO, CHICORY, RASPBERRY FLOWER ELDERFLOWER, ALOE, GALANGAL, SORREL, CINNAMON, MINT, ROOIBOS, AND CINNAMON.
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Distilller's Notes:
Iseya Shuzo is a Japanese distillery dedicated to crafting Amaro, the traditional Italian herbal liqueur known for its distinctive bitterness. Located in Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the distillery operates out of a restored 100-year-old kominka (traditional farmhouse) in Obara—once the ninth post town along the historic Koshu Highway.
After working in bars and restaurants across Japan, the founder of Iseya Shuzo set out on a journey through Europe—visiting around 70 distilleries, including those in Scotland. There, they encountered the depth and dedication of craft distillers, as well as the profound connection between the land, its people, and the spirits it produces.
Amaro has always been a global liqueur—its character shaped by herbs and roots gathered from across the world. To create a true Amaro, Iseya Shuzo believes it’s essential to embrace both the local and the international, honoring its heritage while crafting something uniquely their own.
Hailing from northern Italy, Fernet is widely considered an acquired taste as it is one of the most bitter herbal liqueurs in the world. Because the use of gentian is restricted in Japan, Iseya's Tatsuya Motonaga needed to get creative in order to approximate the level of bitterness he was striving for. As a result, he incorporated ingredients like chicory and aloe to give this fernet the bitter punch it needed. A delicate balance between umami and the moderate sweetness of honey is maintained by the blending of aged as well as unaged spirits in its base. About 15 of its over 30 botanicals are grown at Iseya Distillery's farm in Kanagawa and are macerated for alternating times before being rested in stainless steel for no less than 10 days. This fernet is truly a labor of Moto san's love for the category and offers a new interpretation of this classic amaro.
MORE THAN 30 HERBS INCLUDING: PALO SANTO, CHICORY, RASPBERRY FLOWER ELDERFLOWER, ALOE, GALANGAL, SORREL, CINNAMON, MINT, ROOIBOS, AND CINNAMON.
