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Herbal and digestive bitters

Riga Black Balsam Original

Black, warm, sweet, medium-bodied, bitter notes, spicy, orangey, dark chocolate notes
Black, warm, sweet, medium-bodied, bitter notes, spicy, orangey, dark chocolate notes
  • Product details
    • PRODUCT NUMBER
      956148
    • ALCOHOL
      45.0%
    • SUGAR
      55.0 g/l
    • ENERGY
      280.0 Kcal / 100ml
    • PRICE / LITRE
      54.98 EUR
    • PACKAGING
      bottle
    • CLOSURE
      natural cork
    • PRODUCER
      Amber Latvijas Balzams AS
    • SUPPLIER
      Diamond Beverages
    • SELECTION
      sale-to-order selection
  • Taste
    Taste

    Bitters are distilled alcoholic beverages that have a strong, bitter taste.

    Digestive bitters are usually brown, high in alcohol and very bitter. Grog bitters have an intense red colour and a sweetish, moderately bitter taste.

    Tips for use

    Bitters are served as digestifs, chilled on their own or in mixed drinks.

    Digestive bitters are served after a heavy meal to aid digestion. Grog bitters are used in mixed drinks with, for example, soda water or orange juice. Bitters are served chilled, at 8–10°C.

    Did you know?

    Bitters were originally intended to be used as medicine. The idea was to stimulate an appetite and aid digestion.

    Examples of typical spices used in bitters are angelica root, cinchona bark, galangal root, liquorice root, ginger, gentian root, rhubarb root, peppercorns, lemon peel, aniseed, fennel seed, cardamom, nutmeg, tonka bean, saffron and sandalwood.

Any allergens possibly contained in the product are mentioned on the label or packaging. The manufacturer and importer of the product are responsible for the quality and for ensuring that the product and its packaging labels comply with the legislation. Please note! The product image or vintage can differ from the product that is in the webshop or store.