About Cynar
Cynar (pronounced chee-NAHR) is an Italian aperitivo, and though it shares some qualities with amari, it's not nearly as bitter as products like Campari or Fernet. The label notably features an artichoke, and while artichokes are among the 13 ingredients in Cynar, it doesn't really taste like it.
Cynar has become a favorite of craft bartenders over the last decade (some argue that it's mostly due to novelty, but we like to give credit to Cynar's unique flavor, depth, and complexity), and today you can find Cynar cocktails on menus all over the world.
| Proof | 33% |
|---|---|
| Variety | amaro |
| Liquor Style | aperitivo |
| Cost | $ 25 |
| Category | liqueur |
About Cynar 70
Cynar 70 is a bittersweet liqueur with an artichoke base. This 70-proof spirit is the younger, higher ABV sibling to traditional Cynar—a popular Italian amaro introduced in 1952.
Cynar 70 is created by infusing alcohol with a proprietary blend of 13 herbs and spices—chief among them cynar scolymus, or artichoke. While artichoke does contribute to the amaro’s flavor profile, notes of dried fruit, caramel, dark cocoa, allspice, and a delicate sweetness are also present. The spirit has Cynar’s characteristic bitter botanicals, but the higher ABV cuts the sweetness for a heartier overall character.
Cynar 70 took home a Bronze Medal at the 2016 International Wine & Spirit Competition, and has been rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast.
| Proof | 70% |
|---|---|
| Variety | amaro |
| Cost | $ 35 |
| Category | liqueur |