Angostura Bitters

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Bitter
Producer:
 
Angostura
Label Name:
 
Bitters
Country:
 
Trinidad & Tobago
Region:
 
Port of Spain
Volume:
 
200ml
ABV:
 
44.7%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Medal of Excellence (Vienna, 1873) and gold medal at Philadelphia World Fair (1876); globally recognised staple of mixology; company celebrated bicentenary in 2024

Tasting Note
Concentrated, intensely aromatic bitters: bitter herbal core with clove, cinnamon, cardamom, citrus peel and vanilla notes; dry, spicy and lingering bitter finish.

Food Pairing
Use as a cocktail ingredient (Old Fashioned, Manhattan) and in cooking: Western — grilled/roasted meats, stews, smoked brisket, dark chocolate desserts, strong cheeses. Asian — Thai grilled pork, Vietnamese pho, Chinese braised beef, Sichuan dishes, Korean BBQ. Adds depth to sauces and marinades.

Production Method
A secret blend of botanicals (herbs, spices and citrus) is macerated in high‑proof neutral spirit, then diluted with distilled water to bottling strength (44.7% ABV). Exact recipe is closely guarded.

Vineyard Info
House of Angostura, created by Dr. Johann Siegert in 1824 in Angostura (Venezuela); production moved to Port of Spain, Trinidad in 1875. Company also produces rum and other bitters.