Abstinence Aperitif

Turning the bitters up to 11

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ABV:

0%

Typical Price:

£16.00

Review

The non-alcoholic distilled drinks movement started by looking at spirits, and making largely gin-based drinks.  Gin is a handy spirit to recreate in non-alc form because its botanicals sit so high up in the flavour mix and have something of the complexity of alcohol.  Now, in what you might call the second wave, makers are turning their sights on aperitifs and specifically the Italian bitters that have a similarly strong taste.  Abstinence have come from South Africa and with their bold and confident use of unusual spicing and ultra bitter flavours have played an absolute blinder.  This is a whole party going on in my mouth: a rounded sweetness, the tang of citrus, the warmth of spices and then the long, long lingering bitters that feel as if they might go on and on.  I can’t see how they could do this better.

Makers Notes

Any great occasion or social gathering necessitates a premium, mouth-watering Aperitif. ABSTINENCE Non-Alcoholic Aperitif provides all the richness and complexity of flavour, without the alcohol. An infusion of natural botanicals, Cinchona Bark and most significantly African Wormwood, the latter providing a unique South African spin. A mouth-watering appetizer for a guilt free Spritz or low ABV cocktail  

Tasting Notes

  • Colour: Vibrant red
  • Nose: Cranberries
  • Taste: As grown up as it can get
  • Finish: On and on and on

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Other Drinkers' Ratings

Type
Aperitifs
Medals/Awards
UK Spirits Business Low and No Masters 2021: Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021: Silver
ABV achieved by
hydro-distillation
Origin
South Africa
Producer
Abstinence Spirits
Bottle size (ml)
750
Calories Kcal/100ml
89
Colour
Ruby red
Style
Aperitif
Principal ingredients
African Wormwood, Cinchona Bark, All Spice, Clove, Blood Orange, Spice Distillate
Distilled
Yes
Flavours
Spice, orange, bitters
Sugars
Yes
Shelf Life
Consume within four weeks

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