Iseya Distillery Scarlet Amaro Verde (700ml)

Distilller's Notes:

Iseya Shuzo is a Japanese distillery dedicated to crafting Amaro, the traditional Italian herbal liqueur known for its distinctive bitterness. Located in Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the distillery operates out of a restored 100-year-old kominka (traditional farmhouse) in Obara—once the ninth post town along the historic Koshu Highway.

After working in bars and restaurants across Japan, the founder of Iseya Shuzo set out on a journey through Europe—visiting around 70 distilleries, including those in Scotland. There, they encountered the depth and dedication of craft distillers, as well as the profound connection between the land, its people, and the spirits it produces.

Amaro has always been a global liqueur—its character shaped by herbs and roots gathered from across the world. To create a true Amaro, Iseya Shuzo believes it’s essential to embrace both the local and the international, honoring its heritage while crafting something uniquely their own.

After a long winter, the plants have finally woken up. The new shoots of plants contain incredible energy. We carefully picked each and every one of these shoots and flowers, and condensed everything into a single bottle. This year, we have reexamined the botanicals we use to create a Verde Amaro with an even more distinctive flavor.

A truly unique take on the category of amari (bitter liqueurs), Scarlet Verde Amaro bottles the essence of green herbs and bright citrus. Made with more than 40 herbs, many of which are grown without intervention at Iseya Distillery's farm including the wormwood that takes center stage in this expression. It is positively bursting with fresh green flavors that stir the senses, evoking feelings of strolling in a sunlit meadow amongst spring flowers and citrus trees. Serve it with a slight chill or stir it into any cocktail calling for a green herbal liqueur to see what magic you can conjure.

MORE THAN 40 HERBS INCLUDING: FENNEL, DANDELION, MARJORAM, SAGE, ANGELICA, LIQUORICE, CINNAMON, BLOOD ORANGE, BERGAMOT, WORMWOOD, AND MUGWORT