Angostura Amaro di Angostura, Trinidad and Tobago

An impeccable Amaro from the iconic House of Angostura.

If someone utters the name “Angostura” you will be forgiven if the first thing that you think of is their production of that small bottle of indispensable awesome flavor, Angostura Bitters. This little flask with the oversized label and aromatic character is a ubiquitous ingredient in more cocktails than we can count. But as profitable and prolific as this essential element of cocktail greatness is, there is more to the Angostura Distillery than spice.

You may be surprised to learn that Angostura Distillery’s real claim to fame is the industrial-scale production of some of the finest Caribbean Rum in the world. In fact, on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, Angostura OWNS the Rum production. Most of their Rums are sold to brand bottlers and blends, but they have quietly started issuing a range of premium Rums under their own, storied nameplate.

But we’re not going to talk about their Rum, either. Amaro di Angostura is their latest innovation. It starts off the same way as the process for their iconic aromatic Bitters, but the final result is special. Everything from its deep amber color, aromas of dark chocolate and cinnamon to the well-balanced, lush, and tropical flavors screams classic Amaro with a Trinidad & Tobago-like twist. Not sure how to properly savor this one? Just pour it over ice, enjoy it neat, or make a fantastic cocktail.