YESSSSSS! Another Amari video! Cynar, to me, is so underrated. I love a cynar martinez......

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Cynar Martinez sounds great!

Wow. This video cracked the whole amaro mystery wide open for me. Thank you, the flavor range explanation was excellent in helping me choose my next bottle of amaro to explore.

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I was able to help! Stay in touch and let me know what you end up getting. Thanks!

I want to buy a bottle of amaro and watched a lot of those comparative. THis is the best video I found so far !!!! Bravissimo

@Vincewolf1

9 күн бұрын

Have you tried Amaro Amarot 8 ? Where is it in your scale ?

@MasterYourGlass

9 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@MasterYourGlass

9 күн бұрын

Unfortunately I have not.

Such a great video! Now I need them all

This is really informative, and helpful. Thank you!

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Happy you enjoyed it and got value out of it! Livio

This video is so good. Incredibly helpful!

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching and stay in touch.

Also, arranging them from sweetest to most bitter was very helpful.. I shall arrange them the same way in my bar!

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like that system. I find it to be the best way to arrange them.

This was a great lesson for me as I am just getting into making cocktails this year and learning about various amari. Thanks!!

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Feel free to ask any questions. I am very happy to help.

Brilliantly presented! I knew next to nothing about amari and was pretty intimidated by the whole category, but now feel like I can dive in. And I certainly will! Thanks!

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. I am happy you enjoyed it!

Some really great information. Thank you.,,

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I always appreciate your support! Cheers!

This is so nice and informative, thank you

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by Lucas!

Excellent video - thank you!

@MasterYourGlass

8 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! Please stop by again

Thank you for the very informative video (as are all of your videos) One of my favorite hot weather drinks is Averna and San Pellegrino Limonata.

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

That is a home run! Thanks for sharing!

I love your presentation style; non-pretentious, and informative!

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! I really appreciate it!

Keep this up , you are helping me a lot as i am entering the professional bartending road right now. Good job and great explanation.

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

What a lovely man! Having or allways try to have a bottle of Fernet or/and Montenegro in the fridge.

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great choices on your amari!

Just found your channel through a KZread recommendation as I was searching up Amari. I am an INSTANT fan of yours! Well done sir! I've watched your video on vermouth as well. Highly informative and one that I will go back to whenever I am considering which bottle to get next. I just ordered Montenegro, Nonino and Averna, as well as Fernet Branca. Couldn't find the Cynar or Zuccha Rabarbaro. The plan is serve these up neat to my folks when they come for a visit (also born in Italy), but I am very interested to see what else I can do with these in terms of mixing. Great job again - looking forward to diving deep into your other videos and seeing what else you can do!

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a thoughtful comment Joseph. I have a video on Amari cocktails coming out and a great limoncello one too. Thanks!

Hops are probably my favorite bitter flavors. I love your way of articulating the basics. Just bought the book "amaro" but I could have just came here.

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you Anthony. I am happy you enjoyed. If you have any Amaro questions feel free to holler. I absolutely live for them.

Great video. I’ve consumed most of these. The way you summarized the range of flavors was very informative - pastry to medicinal. Spot on. If you haven’t already, you should try a French amaro called Suze. It’s delicious. No doubt you would love it.

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I have tried Suze and I love it. Thanks for bringing it up. I will use it in one my next shows.

super informative, thank you!

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Yessss! My pleasure. Thank you for watching

Crazy good content, thanks!

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching and commenting. Cheers!

First amaro I tried was CioCiaro, started on the sweet end and moved towards more bitter over time with Cynar and Campari. Amari are great neat, but some soda water and a twist of lemon really opens it up so recommend it like that if you're at an amari-centric bar.

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Good call on the addition of soda! The bubbles push up the aroma indeed. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting.

What a great video

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Grazie! I appreciate you stopping by!

Great primer. Thanks! Amaro nonino tops my list followed by Zucca R.

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Great choices! They are both so different in style yet so tasty!

@zachwatt4344

3 жыл бұрын

Nonino is great

Great video. My 2 faves are not on the bar but if you are into Amaros try all of em. Jefferson Amaro and Amaro Di Toscana are 1 and 2 for me. Jefferson is very citrus and easier to drink similar to Lucano and Amaro Di Toscana is a bit on the bitter end.

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing those 2 out. I need to get me hands on them!

New sub great channel what a professional experience 👏

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that! Cheers and Welcome!

Great explanation

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!!!

Wow!! I love learning about cocktails and amari!! You have terrific knowledge and I appreciate that so much!! I have only had Fernet and I enjoy it very much! Yes, I like the bitter taste! It's so wildly complex. Fabulous. I love sipping and learning about what I am tasting! What is the name of the amari you tasted that was handed up to you that had an arugala flavour. I adore arugala!! I will track it down and try it for sure! Thanks so much for this amazing video!! Keep them coming!!

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! The Amaro was Rucolino by IschIa Sapori, let me know what you think!

Hello from Italy! My favourite amari are Vecchio Amaro del Capo, Averna and Montenegro, which I drink by themselves after dinner. Anyway almost all of them are fine, it's funny to try them one by one and discover your favourite ones.

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Ciao Andre’! Thanks for commenting. Amari are really such a fascinating drink. Take care!

Great lesson for me and just as I had a bout of indigestion and acid reflux. I reached for amaro and bingo! Relief. I had no idea it was truly medicinal.

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing that and happy it works!

great video, thanks for that. lots of information. but I found a blunder 4:50 you are talking about "pastry side" but you called it medicinal, it made me rewind to make sure if I misheard or what. Nut we still understand and thank you for your video. :)

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

Ty... ive been teaching myself classic italian cooking and am going to attempt a traditional 9 course meal, so I think I will have a few intensities of amaro for the digestif! Ty for the primer .. I dont mind buying a few bottles but I would hate to come home with 3 bottles of all heavy pastery or medicinal! 😆

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

I am italian and i’ve been drinking a glass of amaro after every meal for the past 20 years, and for me the best amari are Braulio, Fernet and Montenegro

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Grazie per aver commentato. All 3 of those Amari are fantastic! Buone feste!

I came to this video after finding Zucca at my local store and wanting to know more. Now I want to try half of those. Well laid out video

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am happy you enjoyed and I could be of help. Enjoy your Zucca!

@500iq6foot8

3 жыл бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass How does the Zucca compare to the Braulio? Just more bitter? Similar taste?

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I missed this message and I must’ve not seen it. is Zucca is little more bittersweet balanced than Braulio,. Braulio is very dry and bitter and not as syrupy

@500iq6foot8

3 жыл бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass Thanks, I ended up getting a bottle of both. Zucci is great after a meal - specifically something like pizza. Braulio almost tastes like someone made a good tasting medicine. I get random craving to take a shot of it

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

@@500iq6foot8 smart! And such a great observation on both brands!

Funny that you placed the Zucca to the right towards more bitter. I found the sweetness to take a hold of the biternes at the end, the contrast being so large that I didn't even enjoy it by itself. I find Lucano and Cynar are more balanced in that sense. Vecchio Amaro del Capo would be a great one missing here. I've never seen the Cynar 70, the Varelli one or that brand of Fernet, really interesting!

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! I have been thinking about making a new one with some other brands such as the ones you mentioned. Cheers to you

Recently picked up Amaro dell’Etna. Good on its own or in a black Manhattan. Mother in law loves Vecchio Amaro del Capo.

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Both of those are so good. In Italy it is now a trend to have the Del Capo in the freezer too along with a room temp bottle.

Don’t forget Amaro CioCiaro very well balanced cola - ish flavor

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. A beautiful Amaro. Thanks for stopping by!

OMG, thank you so much for making this video! As many people during quarantine I got in to home cocktail mixing, I focused on spirits, mainly scotch and bourbon at first. I finally ventured into trying Campari, it was hard at first (kinda like when I first tried peated whisky a punch in the face hehe) but slowly but surely I fell in love with it, now I love Negronis and Boulevardiers. Now I want to get more serious into Amari, I am decanting towards Amaro Nonino or Amaro Montenegro, and probably Cynar later. What about Chartreuse? is not an amaro because is not Italian or because of its ingredients?

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I am really happy you liked the video. Chartreuse falls into a bigger category “herbal liqueurs”. While there is quite a bit of overlap and similar ingredients between amari (which are also herbal liqueurs) and herbal not labeled as amari the 2 main differences are that amaro is “mostly” made Italy and they have that dark caramel color. Cheers

@orlybriceno

3 жыл бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass thank you so much!

@cparks1000000

2 жыл бұрын

Also, a chief component in Amaro (even not Italian) is bitterness. Chartreuse has a strong flavor, but I wouldn't really call it bitter.

Hey pal great video what recommendations do you have for a fan of chocolate and coffee bitter flavors? 😋

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Oooh. That’s a cool request. Boozy and more on the bitter side or medium alcohol and more on the chocolate side? I’m thinking the directions can be either a chocolate influenced Negroni, or more of a bitter influenced chocolate martini, if you prefer the latter option.

coffee, Hops, pepper, Fir(piney flavors line juniper or birch)

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Bam!

I'd love to learn more! There's not enough information about amaro out there.

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully that was a good primer for you

A friend of mine bought me a bottle of Sfumato Rabarbaro, which is a rhubarb-based amaro, similar, I imagine, to Zucca but sweeter. I don't think I'd want to drink it straight. A little thick and sweet for my taste, but it makes for some interesting mixed drinks.

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

It sounds perfect with a splash of soda and a lemon twist. The soda will soften the sweetness and push up the aroma. Thanks for watching!

Lovely, the best video about Amari on KZread. How long does it last after opned?

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you! I have not seen a lot of literature on shelf life for amari. But in my experience If it’s stored away from direct light and direct heat you have a year of freshness. The cap can get sticky if you don’t remove it once in a while due to their high sugar content. I also have another video on amari vs aperitivi you might enjoy. Cheers!

@wareikasounds7003

2 жыл бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass thank you!

Bellissimo video. Amo molto gli amari più erbacei e medicinali, come il Braulio, Amaro del Ciclista ed il Petrus. Mi hai incuriosito con il Rucolino. Nella tua classificazione, tra quali altri amaro si troverebbe? Grazie, e complimenti per il video.

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Grazie! Il rucolino è senz’altro un amaro stile pasticceria. Va servito freddo quindi è imbottigliato un po’ più dolce. È meraviglioso. Un saluto!

Bro i tried Fernet Branca and Averna today and the difference between them is massive indeed. Averna is very nice, smooth, citrusy, I'd enjoy it simple on rocks but boy the Fernet is insanely bitter , it gave me a throw up sensation after 3 sips. Is probably best served in cocktails.

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

I love Fernet in cocktails more than Fernet alone too!

@LemonMeIon

2 жыл бұрын

I like to add a barspoon of Fernet to coffee or tiki cocktails to give a nice menthol kick!

@krunkformula

2 жыл бұрын

Shots of Fernet ftw

try Amaro del Capo... wonderful ! greetings from Italia.

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love amaro Del Capo.

The point is you have to try them all

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Boom boom! Indeed! Thanks for watching and commenting.

My favorite is chocolate, in fact I just bought two bottles of chocolate bitters!

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Chocolate bitters are magic!

Italian bitter aperitifs my favourite. Hard to find this extensive range in Christchurch New Zealand

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

That is too bad. Whenever a friend leaves town, you tell them that they must bring you a bottle back! Lol Cheers.

Hey! Enjoyed your video and picked up a bottle of the Rucolino. I enjoyed it however I expected it to be more bitter… I am looking for an Amaro that is quite bitter on the finish, but sweet/floral/caramel when it first hits the pallet. Any recommendations??? 😊

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Ah. Nice! Yes, Rucolino is definitely pastry style. I think you should try zucca rabarbaro or Cynar black label (not red label). Let Me know if any of those end up working for you! Cheers!

“No poison” Points to ALCOHOL with ARTIFICIAL coloring in it.

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting

@bentwalls736

Жыл бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass It made me laugh! Your video was informative. Well done.

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

@@bentwalls736 Thank you!

I am about to open a new bar in my hometown of El Paso, Tx with its main focus on Amari liqueurs and cocktails, something that’s totally new to my town, hopefully you can visit some time if everything goes well!

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to! What’s the name of the place going to be?

@OscarHernandez-tb7uc

3 жыл бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass Im really excited for the people to get to know the less known world of amari, wonderful flavors to be discover & still looking for ideas for the name, I have some in mind like il Dolce Amaro, Amaro & Co, Bitter & Co, I want something that has to do with the Amaro liqueurs maybe you have an idea it would be really nice to have your opinion!

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

@@OscarHernandez-tb7uc My favorite of the ones you listed is dolceamaro. It sounds cool an explains amaro perfectly. If I think of something better I will let you know!

congratts buddy, very clear . so are u from italy?, greetings from argentina

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roberto! Ciao Argentina. Yes, I am from Ischia but I now live in Las Vegas.

Thanks for the video! What do you think of Ciociaro vs Ramazzotti vs Lucano for use in cocktails? Those are the only Amaro available here, unfortunately.

@MasterYourGlass

9 ай бұрын

Ciociaro and Ramazzotti are both sweeter with some nice citrus orange notes. Lucano has more spicy complexity. Depending on which direction you want to take your cocktail, I would use the Ramazzotti for a sweeter orange version, or the Lucano for a bitter version.

@lars2894

9 ай бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass Only ever tried Campari and loved that bitterness so guess I'm going with Amaro Lucano. Appreciate the help, thanks.

@MasterYourGlass

9 ай бұрын

@@lars2894 anytime!

"Amari" is also a Japanese word, meaning, "not really." haha "Do you love me?" "Amari." (Goes off and cries...)

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing and keep on touch!

Nice video. Do Amaros need to be stored in the fridge?

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! No they don’t because they are not wine-based. However if the bottle is going to last you a long time then it doesn’t hurt to keep it on the fridge.

Question. Have you ever tried "Amaro Dell'Etna". I just picked up a bottle, and was wondering what you thought of it....

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Dell’Etna is great. I would place it somewhere in between the Lucano and Cynar 70 from a flavor intensity and alcohol content (29). It has a lot of vanilla and cocoa in addition to the orange citrus and bitter notes found in Amari. Nice purchase! Enjoy it and let me know what you think about it!

@TheSpiritoftheCocktail

3 жыл бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass Thanks. I've made 2 cocktails with it so far. A Negroni style, subbing Dell'etna. Very flavorful. And What I call the "Dell'Etna" cocktail. 60 mil Dell'Etna, 45 mil vodka, 2 dashes ang bitters. Stirred, over ice, orange garnish. You can really taste the herbs in it!!! I'm going to try it with bourbon tonite!!

"There is no poison in any of these bottles." "What do you call it when you drink way to much of those bottles?" "alcohol.... poisoning...."

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for requesting a clarification. In saying there is no poison in any of these bottles I mean that there are no poisonous plants amongst the ingredients in the bottle. Yes there is alcohol in amaro but there is alcohol in all spirits and liqueurs so I was assuming that went without said. Cheers!

I like oregano and licorice, but not overly bitter

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for sharing Cynthia!

As a novice, I would like to know where you would put Campari and Aperol on the scale. I guess more towards the pastry style, but would they be like the most pastry ones in comparison to the other brands you lined up here?

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the question. Aperol, and Campari would definitely be pastry style if they were Amari. If you haven’t watched my other video here please do. It explains why I don’t consider those amari. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKSFlKhvfLKvhJM.html. Best!

@hanspersson2015

2 жыл бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass Wasn't totally sure of the definition.I will surely check up your other video. Thanks

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

@@hanspersson2015 Great! Reach out if you have any questions!

Where does the amaro from your island fall on this spectrum?

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Where nonino is. It’s just a touch richer than Nonino.

I recently bought a amaro braulio but cant seem to find a cocktail to work with it. Do you have any auggestions for me? Cheers

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Love the question. Happy to help. Are you looking for something boozy or refreshing? Also what is your favorite spirit?

@klaasmans7822

2 жыл бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass i prefer refreshing i guess. Usually work with whisky or gin. But my bar is full of all the necessary Drinks.

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

@@klaasmans7822 Sorry for the delay. I filmed this video for you. Let me know your thoughts? Viewer Inspired Cocktails! The Alpine Smash | Master Your Glass kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKpk0tyRdqrZh7Q.html

Where would Jagermeister and Becherovka range in this line-up?

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! Jagermeister is a rich pastry sale so it would sit somewhere before the Cynar red label. To find the perfect spot for Becherovka I would have to taste it with a few of these Amari together. But give or take it goes towards the beginning of the medicinal style because it starts sweet and then it goes a little more bitter, menthol and spicy towards the end. Thanks for the question!

Dark chocolate and coffee

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Bam! Thanks for watching!

hai dimenticato il Fernet BRANCA e la China MARTINI. greetings from Italy.

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Ciao Caro. Fernet branca è nel video di oggi, guardalo che è bello. China Martini lo farò con altri amari china in futuro. Grazie per il commento! A presto!

Is Amaro di angostura a type of Amaro??

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

Why are Campari and Aperol not included in this category?

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you asking. I do not consider Campari or Aperol Amari. Check out my video from today and I will explain a little bit better why those are close relatives, but not Amari.

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully this video helps answer that question. Thanks for asking!!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKSFlKhvfLKvhJM.html

Are all fernets (Menta/branca) amaris?

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. They are Fernet-style Amari.

you forgot Amaro del Capo, Amaro Luxardo and Fernet Branca!

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

And so many more…..

Dear Livio, a happy new year to you! Some of your videos have encouraged & inspired me to create a liqueur review & comparison channel with a database for comparison of amari & different herbal liqueurs. I'm still at an early stage, but I wanted to thank you for the effort and enthusiasm you always show in your videos. My free time is mainly dedicated to music & music production though, and as a fun idea I've just finished creating a playlist with music that includes bands and titles with "amaro" or "amari": kzread.info/dash/bejne/aIJ9xsySgLe4n9o.html&pp=gAQBiAQB8AUB I didn't expect to find that many great artists though. Keep up your nice work. Kind regards, Stefan.

@MasterYourGlass

6 ай бұрын

Hi Stefan. Thank you for sending me such a nice message. You just made my day. I wish the very best of luck with your music endeavors and your herbal liqueur reviews!

Hops, Sassafras

@jonnorthrup3786

3 жыл бұрын

Sassafras

My favourite was Campari until they changed an ingredient from natural to artificial

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

It’s still good! Cheers and thanks for stopping by!

NO CAMPARI ???

@MasterYourGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this video. Check out this video and it will explain why I don’t consider Campari an Amaro. Thanks kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKSFlKhvfLKvhJM.html

Why nothing about Campari?

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking. I do not consider Campari an amaro. If you would like to check out my Video from two weeks ago on Amari versus bitters versus Aperitivo’s I give a better explanation. Thanks for watching my channel Rick

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

I further expand on that in this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKSFlKhvfLKvhJM.html

@rickradcliffe

3 жыл бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass I now understand your thinking

@rickradcliffe

3 жыл бұрын

@@MasterYourGlass I am going to try and find Rucolino now

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

@@rickradcliffe Awesome!!

I gotta tell ya brotha, the music was wayyyy too distracting. You don't need it. Awesome video though

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fior the feedback. The music was originally set to be lower but I asked the editor to take it up a notch. I should have listened to the expert!

I would never drink this

@MasterYourGlass

Жыл бұрын

Understood. People drink different things. Thanks for watching.

Your presentation is appealing and the information very useful, it is a shame you have to compete to be heard against a ticking whirlwind of drum machines. Your articulateness renders a soundtrack entirely unnecessary.

@MasterYourGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your feedback. I will see what we can do in the next videos!

Yeah right, there is no poison. What about alchohol? 😂

@MasterYourGlass

2 ай бұрын

lol. Let me clarify for you: There is no more poison in Amaro than there is in other liqueurs. Cheers.