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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

VinePair

At the same time, it is fair to wonder if the increased presence of Malört has robbed the digestif some of its hyper-regional charm. As a result, more people than ever are engaging in the misfortune of knocking back shots of Malört and getting in on the joke. This growth is fun to see — after all, misery loves company.

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7 Special-Edition Chartreuse Bottlings Everyone Should Know

VinePair

Foudre 147” Liqueur Intended to be enjoyed as a digestif, Chartreuse “Foudre 147” Liqueur is a blend of green and yellow Chartreuse that’s aged for several years in a single oak vat in Voiron, France. Usually sold for around $200, Chartreuse MOF can typically be found at specialty liquor retailers both in person and online.

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German digestif maker Underberg reduces bond debts to focus on international growth

Just Drinks

Underberg will not be refinancing its 2018/2024 bond as the group looks to reduce its debt liabilities and grow its international business.

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National Absinthe Day: Celebrating the Mystique of the Green Fairy

Chilled Magazine

Absinthe is formally a Digestif, defined by Wikipedia as an alcoholic beverage served after a meal, traditionally believed to aid digestion even though there is not strong evidence to support this. As long as you don’t light it on fire. That was a marketing gimmick in the 1990s. What can I mix it with? What can I serve it with?

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Off the Beaten Cask: Whiskies with Unique Cask Finishes Worth Seeking Out

The Whiskey Wash

If you need any further convincing, check out this review from Aaron Knapp , first published in 2018. Calvados, often sipped as a refined digestif, brings a mellow orchard warmth thats rare in scotch finishing, and drinks a little more subtly than traditional sherry-finished scotch whisky.

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For Non-Alcoholic Drinks Brands, Bitter Is Best

VinePair

But unlike NA versions of spirits like tequila or bourbon, which tend to be artificially flavored, NA amari, aperitifs, and digestifs have a flavor derived from the exact same botanicals used in their alcoholic foils. Agrestis actually got its start in 2018 as an alcoholic amaro distiller. Amaro Nonino has somewhere around six.

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