Fred Jerbis 'Single Barrel Unfiltered' Fernet objects

Fred Jerbis 'Single Barrel Unfiltered' Fernet objectsWe know it might seem crazy to spend 52 bucks on an amaro, especially a Fernetwhich, if you've had one before, you're probably thinking of Fernet Branca, that unholy baby of Listerine and tar. Fred Jerbis is a distillation genius, though, and makes the spirits most akin to natural wines in Italy: this single barrel bottling of Fernet shows cinnamon, rhubarb, and dark spearmint; on the palate it's rich, potent, but spicythe most balanced entry of this

and balanced in terms of sweetness

Measures 3 3/8 in x 4 1/8 in (tall) or 3 1/3 in x 2 7/8 in (short)

but it's also made using a semi-carbonic fermentation

'La Seigneurie Chemellier

expression of the variety in the intense red tufa soils of the region

as the power of it will be overwhelming if you're just looking for a glass of white wine

or Bordeaux Blanc

Akutain is a small grower house in La Rioja Alta

and this one

now a contemporary classic

is grown on chalk and gravel ('kalk' and 'kiesel')

Great for the brown spirit geek in your life