Jägermeister vs Fernet-Branca
Jägermeister and Fernet-Branca, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
The differences in a few lines
- Both are liqueurs, in different styles: Jägermeister is herbal liqueur (Kräuterlikör); Fernet-Branca, bitter aperitif (amaro / fernet).
- Fernet-Branca is stronger: 39% ABV; Jägermeister has 35%.
- Jägermeister is owned by Mast-Jägermeister; Fernet-Branca, by Fratelli Branca Distillerie.
- Jägermeister comes from Germany; Fernet-Branca, from Italy.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile, Jägermeister is sweeter (7 against 3, out of 10).
- In Bebidário's sensory profile, Fernet-Branca is more bitter (9 against 6, out of 10).
- In Bebidário's sensory profile, Jägermeister is fuller-bodied (8 against 6, out of 10).
- Flavor notes they share: orange peel and licorice.
- Only in Jägermeister, cherry, cola, ginger and aniseed; only in Fernet-Branca, mint, gentian and plum.
Which one to choose?
- Want less alcohol? Jägermeister (35%).
- Want something sweeter? Jägermeister.
- Want something drier? Fernet-Branca.
- Want something more bitter? Fernet-Branca.
- Want something less bitter? Jägermeister.
- Want something fuller-bodied? Jägermeister.
- Want something lighter? Fernet-Branca.
- Looking for cherry, cola, ginger and aniseed? Jägermeister.
- Looking for mint, gentian and plum? Fernet-Branca.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Jägermeister Liqueur · Germany | Fernet-Branca Liqueur · Italy | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Liqueur | Liqueur |
| Brand | Jägermeister | Fernet-Branca |
| Brand owner | Mast-Jägermeister | Fratelli Branca Distillerie |
| Brand origin | Germany | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 35% ABV | 39% ABV |
| Type | Herbal liqueur (Kräuterlikör) | Bitter aperitif (amaro / fernet) |
| Maturation | A few months in oak vats | 1 year in oak vats |
| Serving | Ice-cold, as a shot | Neat, chilled, with cola or ginger ale |
| Manufacturing | — | Milan (Italy) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) |
| Base | — | 27 herbs, roots and spices |
| Ingredients | — | Rhubarb, gentian, galangal, chamomile, saffron, myrrh, cinchona |
| Ingredients | Water, potable ethyl alcohol, sugar, botanical extracts (anise, ginger, cardamom, orange peel), caramelized sugar. | — |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 193 kcal (alcohol only) | ≈ 215 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 7 | 3 |
| Acidity | 2 | 2 |
| Body | 8 | 6 |
| Bitterness | 6 | 9 |
| Alcohol | 7.5 | 8 |
| Notes — first sip | orange peelcherrycolalicorice | mintlicorice |
| Notes — mid-palate | gingeraniseedclovecolalicorice | mintgentianorange peel |
| Notes — finish | licoricecolaaniseedblack pepper | mintplum |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Jägermeister and Fernet-Branca?
Both are liqueurs, in different styles: Jägermeister is herbal liqueur (Kräuterlikör); Fernet-Branca, bitter aperitif (amaro / fernet). Fernet-Branca is stronger: 39% ABV; Jägermeister has 35%. Jägermeister is owned by Mast-Jägermeister; Fernet-Branca, by Fratelli Branca Distillerie. Jägermeister comes from Germany; Fernet-Branca, from Italy.
Which is stronger, Jägermeister or Fernet-Branca?
Fernet-Branca is stronger: 39% ABV; Jägermeister has 35%.
Are Jägermeister and Fernet-Branca made by the same company?
No. Jägermeister is owned by Mast-Jägermeister; Fernet-Branca, by Fratelli Branca Distillerie.
Which is sweeter, Jägermeister or Fernet-Branca?
Jägermeister, according to Bebidário's sensory profile: 7 against 3, out of 10.
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