Iseya Distillery Scarlet Radice Amaro (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.

Scarlet Radice Amaro leans into its base of more than 30 herbs and roots, many grown by Iseya Distillery on their plot of farmland. This exceptional amaro takes inspiration from the classic yellow, root-based bitters of the 1970’s and gives it a Japanese twist. It takes roughly 3 years to grow some of the proper roots needed for this amaro, and thus, is a labor of love for the Iseya Distillery. Bright and complex, the star botanicals of citrus peel, angelica root, wormwood, and black cumin really shine in this lovely sipping amaro. Enjoy it on the rocks or in a White Negroni, any way you drink it, this will surely become a staple in your bar cabinet.