Fernet-Branca
by Fernet-Branca · Liqueur · Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Fernet-Branca is the amaro created in 1845 in Milan by Bernardino Branca, a self-taught herbalist, and produced ever since by Fratelli Branca Distillerie, which keeps the recipe secret. The house has exported to Argentina since 1907 and has run a distillery in Buenos Aires since 1925; bottles made there are also sold in Brazil.
The recipe brings together 27 herbs, roots and spices. Among those declared by the house are Chinese rhubarb, French gentian, galangal from India or Sri Lanka, chamomile, linden, iris, saffron, zedoary, myrrh and cinchona.
The plants become alcoholic infusions, extracts or decoctions, and the blend rests for a year in oak vats. Branca suggests drinking it neat, chilled, with cola or ginger ale, or in the Hanky-Panky cocktail.
— / 5
What's your rating?
Worth the price?
For what occasion?
One click, with your account. Click again to undo your vote.
What you'll taste
Dry, medium-bodied and bitter, with strong alcohol. The first sip brings mint and licorice; mid-palate, gentian and orange peel; it finishes with plum.
How much each flavor family shows up in this drink, adding up to 100%. The intensity of each sensation is in the profile further down.
How the flavors unfold
What the flavor reminds you of, in the order it shows up. These are comparisons, not ingredients.
Sensory profile
From 0 (absent) to 10 (very intense).
Compare with
Tech specs
- Category
- Liqueur
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Milan, Lombardy
- Alcohol content
- 39% ABV
- Type
- Bitter aperitif (amaro / fernet)
- Maturation
- 1 year in oak vats
- Serving
- Neat, chilled, with cola or ginger ale
- Manufacturing
- Milan (Italy) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Composition
- Base
- 27 herbs, roots and spices
- Ingredients
- Rhubarb, gentian, galangal, chamomile, saffron, myrrh, cinchona
Source: Bebidário tech specs
Nutrition facts
≈ 215 kcalin 100 ml
≈ 108 kcalin a 50 ml shot
Estimate of the calories from alcohol only (39% ABV): sugars and other ingredients are not counted. In Brazil, alcoholic drinks are exempt from nutrition labeling.
The community says
Community reviews
Frequently asked questions
What is Fernet-Branca?
Fernet-Branca is a liqueur. Type: Bitter aperitif (amaro / fernet).
Where is Fernet-Branca from?
The Fernet-Branca brand is from Italy. Production: Milan (Italy) and Buenos Aires (Argentina).
Who owns the Fernet-Branca brand?
The Fernet-Branca brand is owned by Fratelli Branca Distillerie. It was founded in 1845.
What is the alcohol content of Fernet-Branca?
Fernet-Branca is 39% ABV: 39 ml of pure alcohol in every 100 ml.
What is Fernet-Branca made from?
Base: 27 herbs, roots and spices. Ingredients: Rhubarb, gentian, galangal, chamomile, saffron, myrrh, cinchona.
How many calories are in Fernet-Branca?
About 215 kcal per 100 ml (108 kcal in a 50 ml shot), counting only the alcohol. Sugars and other ingredients are not included.
How should Fernet-Branca be served?
Neat, chilled, with cola or ginger ale.