91 Excellent
Cynar Ricetta Originale
Distiller
Cynar
Bottler
Cynar
ABV
16.5%
Age
NAS
Price
$30 to $59.99
Launched in Italy in 1952, Cynar is a bitter apéritif classified as an amaro. Its distinctive flavor comes from a blend of 13 herbs and plants, with artichoke as its namesake ingredient. "Cynar" comes from the botanical name for artichoke, Cynara scolymus.
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Aggregate Reviews
Aggregated Reviews
Raided Score: 91Wine Enthusiast By Kara Newman The palate finds mellow dark chocolate, walnut and allspice, finishing bittersweet. Read Full Review Raided Score: 90Distiller By Anna Archibald There's nary a wink at anything vegetal, but the warm, herbal liqueur works wonders in a Spritz garnished with lemon rind. Read Full Review Raided Score: 93Tastings A racy treat to sip after a heavy Italian meal or a perfect addition for a Black Manhattan. Read Full Review Raided Score is a conversion from an external site's score, to our in house uniform scoring system. Please see the FAQ for more.