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Friday, August 8, 2025

Amaro Liqueur Tasting with Henry Frees




Open House Amaro tasting with 
our own spirit expert Henry Frees
TONIGHT- Friday August 8th from 4:30-6:30

The Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton MO


Henry is showing off some of the diverse products we sell at The Wine and Cheese Place.  Henry is a mixologist and will be able to offer up drink selections for you too.  He might even have a cocktail to taste??

  • Il Mallo Nocino Walnut Liqueur...$47.99
  • Romana Amaro Liquore Classico....$25.99
  • Francoli Antico Amaro Noveis...$23.99
  • Forthave Spirits Marseille Amaro...$29.99 / 375ml
  • Amargo Vallet Angostura...$29.99 / 750ml

More info - and also available to order online


Il Mallo Nocino Walnut Liqueur...$47.99
A liqueur obtained from the maceration of the green husks of Junglas Regia walnuts in alcohol, following the traditional Modena recipe. The liqueur has a rich, full-bodied bouquet.
It’s perfect served straight, chilled or on the rocks. Versatile in mixed drinks and for cooking.

Romana Amaro Liquore Classico....$25.99
Romana Amaro is a bold Italian herbal liqueur that delivers the classic bittersweet complexity beloved by amaro enthusiasts. Crafted in Italy with a traditional blend of aromatic herbs, roots, and spices, Romana Amaro offers layers of flavor—ranging from orange peel and cardamom to hints of licorice, clove, and gentian. With a smooth, velvety texture and a balanced finish, it clocks in at 32% ABV, making it perfect as a post-dinner digestif or a distinctive cocktail ingredient. Romana Amaro is part of the iconic Romana family of liqueurs, known for their authenticity and Italian heritage, offering a rich taste of Rome in every sip.

Francoli Antico Amaro Noveis...$23.99
Neutral spirit made from molasses; infusion of yellow gentian, trumpet gentian, wormwood, musk yarrow, genepi and germander from Mount Noveis; additional infusions of chinchona, rhubarb, sweet and bitter orange, licorice and anise
Long available only in Italy and small pockets in Europe, this delicious Amaro has finally made it to the United State for the first time ever. Made in Ghemme, Piedmont since the early 1960s, this bitter liqueur is made from an infusion of over a dozen botanicals including gentian root, wormwood, yarrow, nutmeg, anise, cinchona, rhubarb and more. Difford’s Guide describes its taste as “perfectly balanced” and awarded it the rare distinction of FIVE STARS +.

Forthave Spirits Marseille Amaro...$29.99 / 375ml
MARSEILLE is based on the secret recipe of four medieval thieves. They were caught stealing from plague victims in Marseille. In exchange for clemency, they revealed their secret concoction. With notes of cinnamon, eucalyptus, and honey, this amaro can be enjoyed neat or in a variety of cocktails.36% alc./vol

Amargo Vallet Angostura...$29.99 / 750ml
Henri Vallet begin crafting these classic bitters in the 1860s, when he emigrated to Mexico from France during the country’s brief French colonization period.
When the imperial emperor was eventually deposed, Henri Vallet remained in his adopted homeland and by the 1880s he had established local prominence as a skilled distiller of elixirs and liqueurs, including these two that are today still crafted according to his original recipe formulation. Amargo-Vallet Angostura is a 90 Proof bitter liqueur made from Angostura bark and a maceration of cherry fruits, cloves and other roots and spices. Herbal notes of bittersweet dark chocolate and citrus rind balance an earthly richness to create this delightful elixir.



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