Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters Batch 1 2007
Type: Bitters The first batch, aged in Jack Daniels Barrels
Bitters Reviews
About Bitters
There are two basic types of bitters in the spirit world. Both originated as early (created by , or at least first documented by – medieval monasteries medicine as digestifs made from a combination of botanicals and a alcohol base. They have since fallen into 2 more or less distinct types the term Bitters itself is a short hand for both:
1. BITTER TINCTURES
A type that is a concentrated mixture of plant essences/flavorings used in small amounts in the blending of drinks. Alcohol is used for the base in the majority of these due to the extraction/solubility properties of alcohol, but some may use glycol or water.
Examples of type 1 are: Angostura Bitters, Regans Orange Bitters, Peychauds Bitters, or similar.
2. BITTER TONICS
A type of distilled spirit that contains many flavorings that is used in much larger quantities than the above in drinks.
Examples of type 2 are: Campari, Aperol, Fernet Branca, or Killeptsch.
Among the type 2 Bitter Tonics you will see the terms Amaro and Fernets among the Italian Bitter Tonics,
The distinguishing characteristic for an Amaro is a fruit/citrus forward Bitter Tonic i.e.Campari, Aperol etc.,), Whereas a Fernet is an herbal/root forward Bitter Tonic ( Example Fernet Branca or Fernet Menta )
A bitter may sometimes also be classified in the liqueur family as well depending on a number of factors, including marketing.
Type: Bitters
Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters Batch 2 2008
Type: Bitters The first Jack Daniels barrel aged bitters
Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters Batch 5, 2011
Type: Bitters, Bitters Type 1 - Tincture One of their better vintage years for this bitter.
Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters Batch 6, 2012 Release
Type: Bitters Type 1 - Tincture More cinnamon flavor forward than the previous releases – which is saying something.
Fernet-Branca
Type: Bitters Type 2 - Tonic A.K.A. Italian Napalm – ” I love the smell of napalm in the morning”
Finger Lakes Harvest Ginger with Apple Cider Vinegar
Type: American organic grain (wheat) Well done ginger extract that has a lot of flavor and potential for both cocktails and cooking.
Finger Lakes Harvest Horseradish Bitters
Type: Bitters, Bitters Type 1 - Tincture, Fruit, New York State, New York State apples, Organic A completely organic, locally grown and sourced Horseradish Bitters.
Kina L’Avion D’ Or
Very well done Vin Aperitif that we can highly reccomend.
Luxardo
Type: Amaro, Bitters Type 2 - Tonic Made with a number of different herbs, the primary being bitter orange, angostura, enzian, and gentian. Cheap but good !
Luxardo Fernet
Type: Amaro, Bitters Type 2 Herbal/Fruit Bitter enough to threaten small children with if they misbehave.
Mr Lee’s Ancient Chinese Secret Bitters’
Type: Bitters Type 1 - Tincture A very interesting blend of oriental fruits and herbs Obviously has lots of Tiki drink potential.
Peychaud’s Aromatic Cocktail Bitters
Type: Bitters Required ingredient for the Sazerac Cocktail.
Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6
Type: Bitters Created Gary Regan, author, mixologist, raconteur, bon vivant, and lovable scoundrel.
Scrappy’s Celery Bitters
Type: Bitters An excellent celery bitter, captures the flavor nicely.
Scrappy’s Lavender Bitters
Type: Bitters A lovely lavender bitter. Just haven’t found a lot of use for it – yet.
Scrappy’s Lime Bitters
Type: Bitters One of the few lime bitters on the market.
Scrappy’s Orange Bitters
Type: Bitters One of the better Orange Bitters.
Stirrings Blood Orange Bitters
Type: Bitters Think of it as a non-alcoholic Aperol type orange bitters
Swedish Aromatic Bitters Limited
Type: Bitters A very old school bitter.
The actual creation of the formula is credited to Dr. Phillipus Paracelsus, a Swiss physician who lived around 1541.
Sweet Grass Farm Winery and Distillery Bitter Blueberry
Type: Bitters Very nicely done and an unusual flavor
Sweet Grass Farm Winery and Distillery Bitter Cranberry
Type: Bitters An excellent cranberry bitter !
Underberg Bitters, Rheinberg, Germany
Type: Bitters Used mostly as a digestive aid, could be used in cocktails as a flavoring.
Urban Moonshine Chocolate Love Tonic
Type: Bitters Enjoy it with (or on) a friend.
Urban Moonshine Citrus
Type: Bitters Some noteworthy aspects about these bitters; first and foremost they taste great, but also 100% organic, organic grape based alcohol, organic gum arabic (a higher quality and more traditional bitters ingredient rather than the much more common glycerin).
Urban Moonshine Maple
Type: Bitters A great way to add maple flavor without sweetening or resorting to chemicals
Urban Moonshine Original
Type: Bitters Very organic,uses organic grape alcohol base
