-- -The Bitter Truth from Germany
We have been trying to get these for awhile now, finally here. There is a lot of buzz (excuse the pun) on the internet about these new bitters.
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The Bitter Truth Celery Bitters
44% ABV
A lost ingredient. Defunct for decades. Now revived to please the most discriminating palate.
The Bitter Truth Celery Bitters are the first celery bitters to be offered commercially in decades. This cocktail ingredient, which had already existed in the 19th century, enriches cocktails with unusual flavors. It’s ideal for traditional corpse-reviver cocktails such as the Bloody Mary, Bullshot and Prairie Oyster, as well as Martini Cocktails and the Gin & Tonic.
Tasting Notes:
Very complex and exotic. The initial flavor of celery is dominant, leading into a complex palate with aromas of lemongrass, orange peel and ginger.
The vegetal quality these bitters add to cocktails is quite unique. I’ve found its union with tequila to be nearly perfect. They’re another shining example of cocktail’s past molding its future. — Brian Miller, Death & Company, NYC
Bitter Truth Lemon Bitters
39% ABV
"The Bitter Truth – Lemon Bitters« were the first lemon bitters on the market. They add the liveliness and freshness of lemons to every cocktail. They are primarily suited for drinks that are based on clear spirits like Vodka, Gin and Silver Tequila, but also go well with many other spirits and liqueurs."
Tasting Notes:
Fresh and fruity-tangy with an unbelievably intense citrus note. They are bitter to the taste with flavorful notes of coriander and cardamom in the background.
The TBT Bitters were an immediate success in the German bartender scene. They are authentic and of high quality – they were crafted by bartenders for bartenders. TBT Bitters serve the new need for delicate and refined aromas in the revival of the classic cocktail. My favorites are the Lemon Bitters and their Aromatic Bitters. — Helmut Adam, http://www.mixology.eu/
The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters
39% ABV
"»The Bitter Truth – Orange Bitters« are a combination of bitter orange peel and several herbs and spices that are macerated in alcohol. The first orange bitters were released in the 1880s, a time when many classic cocktails such as the Martinez and Manhattan were created. Today they are still essential for the preparation of a Classic Martini Cocktail. The Bitter Truth – Orange Bitters can be combined with all kinds of spirits such as Whisk(e)y, Rum, Vodka and Gin."
Tasting Notes:
The fruity sweetness at the beginning is quickly followed by a very bitter taste. The aroma of bitter orange peel is in the foreground, completed by spicy flavors of cardamom, carraway and nutmeg.
The Bitter Truth Xocolatl Mole
44% ABV
New bitters for a new era of cocktails. Deep chocolate notes are supported by classic bitter flavors and accented with a hint of spice. Plays perfectly with most dark spirits, rums and tequilas.
These bitters blur the lines between old world bitters and new world flavors. They play exceptionally well with tequila, aged rum, sweet vermouth and most brown spirits. Add a dash to a Manhattan to start exploring its complex flavor or use in a Tequila Old Fashioned to bring forward the spirit’s vegetal flavors. These bitters were designed by Avery and Janet Glasser and are produced under license from Bittermens, Inc.
Tasting Notes:
Dark, rich and complex. A bitter chocolate nose leads the palate to dark chocolate, cinnamon and spice flavors that are supported by classic European bitter herbs.
Just as the finest cocktails should be, the Bittermens Xocolatl Mole are perfectly balanced. A great blend of spice and mole, adding a subtle and delightful complexity to cocktails I find dashing! — Phil Ward, Mayahuel, NYC
The Bitter Truth Grapefruit Bitter
44% ABV
Grapefruit meets with hops to create a fresh, bright citrus note. Best friends with gin and tequila, these bitters play nicely with fizzy and fruity drinks as well.
»Bittermens Grapefruit Bitters« reminds one of summers outdoors. These bitters are best friends to gin, white rum, silver tequila and most clear spirits. Delicate to the nose, these bitters can stand up to aggressive drinks. Give a modern twist to a classic Gin and Tonic with a couple of dashes of Maraschino and the Grapefruit Bitters – or add dashes to a Daiquri or Paloma to add a new layer of complexity to cocktails that traditionally didn’t include bitters. Produced under license from Bittermens, Inc.
Tasting Notes:
Bright, complex citrus. A dominant grapefruit aroma and flavor mellows into the vegetal green flavors of hops. A great bitter for citrus-heavy drinks that may otherwise feel dull or overly sweet.
The Bitter Truth and Bittermens have had anything other than a bitter past few years. Combining exquisitely crafted products with uncanny timing and a seemingly deep understanding of bartenders’ needs and wants, these two companies have the perfect approach. The past has been stellar and this development makes the future very bright indeed for drinks, drinkers and those that serve them. — Angus Winchester, Alconomics
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