The Bitter Truth | Grapefruit – 20 cl

• Nose: An instant, bright burst of freshly zested yellow grapefruit rind.
• Palate: A sharp, acidic tang on the tongue balanced by intense, bitter citrus oils.
• Finish: A dry, crisp finish heavily defined by the complex green, vegetal notes of hops.

• Spirit Matches: They pair perfectly with Gin, Blanco Tequila, Light Rum, and Vodka.
• Cocktail Enhancements: A few dashes work beautifully to brighten up a Paloma, Margarita, or Daiquiri.
• Modern Twist: Mixers frequently add a couple of dashes alongside a splash of Maraschino liqueur to elevate a standard Gin & Tonic.
• Dietary Claims: The formulation is sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free, and contains no artificial colorings or preservatives.

From the award-winning Edinburgh Gin distillery, this gin is inspired by the East Coast shoreline near Edinburgh.

Its botanicals includin ground ivy, bladderwrack and scurvygrass contribute to a gin with distinctive minerality.

Tasting Characteristics

On the nose it is fresh, with more elements of flowers than juniper. In the mouth it is balanced, with sweet minerality and notes of grass and spices. In the aftertaste it is slightly sweet.

The process

Its difference lies in the use of herbs and plants that grow only on the shores of the North Sea, such as scurvy grass, ground ivy and bladderwrack.

Served

Enjoy it plain or on the rocks, while it combines wonderfully with the most creative cocktails.

The Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters (often officially labeled as Old Time Aromatic Bitters) is a premium, highly concentrated cocktail flavoring designed to add structure, complexity, and balance to mixed drinks. Launched in 2006 by Munich bartenders Stephan Berg and Alexander Hauck, it was one of the flagship products that helped ignite the modern cocktail bitters revival. Inspired by authentic 19th-century recipes, this German-crafted classic is widely favored for its deep spice profile and natural ingredients.

• The Nose: A rich and heady aroma dominated by intense clove and warm gingerbread, rounded out by subtle, sweet tutti-frutti notes.
• The Palate: Deeply complex and bitter with prominent baking spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, anise, and ginger, rooted by an earthy hint of gentian bark.
• Specifications: Bottled at 39% ABV (78 proof) and typically packaged in a distinctive 200 ml bottle styled after vintage 19th-century medicine bottles.

The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters is a premium, highly versatile cocktail flavoring agent made by macerating sweet and bitter orange peels alongside a complex blend of herbs and spices in alcohol. Originally released by the German brand in the early years of the modern cocktail renaissance, these bitters were formulated to replicate the classic, complex style of orange bitters that tracing back to the 1880s. Bottled at 39% Alcohol by Volume (ABV), they are free of artificial dyes and feature a natural, clear-to-light amber hue.

• Aroma: Dominates with a rich, traditional note of orange marmalade, followed closely by warm baking spices including sweet cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
• Taste: Begins with a hint of fruity sweetness that quickly transitions into a deeply bitter, authentic orange peel oil flavor.
• Underlying Spices: Distinct, savory notes of cardamom, caraway (reminiscent of Aquavit), and cumin backstop the heavy citrus profile.

• The Dry Martini: Historically, orange bitters were an essential component of the classic Gin Martini. Adding 1–2 dashes elevates the crisp botanical notes of the gin and rounds out the dry vermouth.
• Classic Whiskey Drinks: It works beautifully as a modifier in a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned, contrasting against the sweetness of sweet vermouth, bourbon, or rye.
• Clear & Agave Spirits: The heavy cardamom and caraway profile means it "duets" exceptionally well with white rum, vodka, and earthy tequilas

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Relaunched under a new name, Asbach's popular 3 year old German grape brandy, formerly known as 'Uralt', is matured in Limousin oak casks and has a fruity, tangy character. 

Tasting Notes: Mild, smooth and sweet, displaying a harmonious bouquet, with a taste of grapes and notes of plum and nuts.