Tempus Fugit Fernet del Frate Liqueur (750 ml)

An Italian-style Fernet from Tempus Fugit made using the original recipe from a monk named Frate Angelico Fernet, using botanicals including aloe, saffron, angelica and myrhh. The nose is lightly medicinal, with gentle saffron aromas developing slowly. The palate is immediately bitter, but quickly develops notes of mint and sweet berries which balance out the bitterness for an engaging, lingering finish.

Tasting Notes: 

Deep colored, almost black, with golden reflections from the expensive addition of fine saffron, there is no additional coloring added. The saffron aromas mix with lightly mentholated and medicinal notes. The bitterness is immediately detected on the first sip, but evolves with light mint, menthol flavors that are surprisingly balanced and a subtle sweetness carries the finish on for a long while, as the bitterness becomes surprisingly engaging.