What is Fernet Branca? (Review) | Mike's Hard Reviews

Many a delicious liqueur can be found in the amaro family, but what exactly is Fernet-branca? We examine the history, origins, and popularity of Fernet-Branca, and test its versatility as a sipping spirit and a cocktail modifier.

Thank you to ‪@alroth1035‬ for the video suggestion.

WIP Stalwart Detective:
1 part High Proof Bourbon
1 part Cold Brew Concentrate
1/3 part Amaro (Fernet, in this case)
1/3 part Coffee Liqueur
1/3 Part Creme de Violette

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Relevant Links:
Fernet-Branca Article (Wikipedia):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernet-...

Fernet - Amaro Classification Article (Wikipedia):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernet

Amaro Information Article (Wikipedia):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaro_(...)

American Herbalist Guild Legalese FAQs (AHG Website):
https://www.americanherbalistsguild.c....

Fernet-Branca Website:
https://www.fernetbranca.com/en

Fernet-Branca Tasting “Walkthrough” [NOTE: This page on the Fernet-Branca website has no practical value, but I absolutely love it regardless]:
https://www.fernetbranca.com/en/tasting

Fernet-Branca Endorsed Cocktails:
https://www.fernetbranca.com/en/cockt...

Chinotto Article (Wikipedia):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinott...)

“How Fernet Took Over Argentina” (Vice):
https://www.vice.com/en/article/wj3xb...

How to Make a Fernet and Coke (Mixology and Craft):
https://www.mixologyandcraft.com/blog...

Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - What is an Amaro?
02:12 - History of Fernet Branca
03:54 - The Popularity of Fernet
05:02 - "The Bartender's Handshake"
06:18 - Nosing the Spirit
07:04 - Tasting the Spirit
10:00 - Fernet's Role in Cocktails
11:26 - Fernet and Coke
13:15 - Tasting Notes No. 1
15:48 - WIP Stalwart Detective
18:15 - Tasting Notes No. 2
19:55 - Closing Thoughts on Fernet Branca
21:07 - Reading from Crisp Toasts
21:38 - Outro

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