Forthave Spirits 'Marseille' Amaro, New York, USA

Bold, herbal, and rooted in legend, the Forthave Spirits 'Marseille' Amaro is a fiercely original interpretation of a centuries-old tonic. Inspired by the tale of four medieval thieves in plague-stricken Marseille, this 36% ABV amaro revives their legendary botanical formula with a modern craft twist. Blending cinnamon, eucalyptus, and honey, 'Marseille' is equally suited to be sipped neat, served over ice, or worked into inventive cocktails.

Product Details:

• Type: Amaro
• Alcohol by Volume: 36%
• Base Ingredients: Botanicals, raw honey, organic turbinado sugar
• Botanicals: Cinnamon, eucalyptus, and others from a 200+ botanical library
• Sweeteners: Raw honey (Upstate NY), organic turbinado sugar
• Coloring/Filtering: No artificial coloring or filtering agents
• Production Method: Stainless steel maceration
• Distillers: Aaron Sing Fox and Daniel de la Nuez
• Production Philosophy: All plant-based; primarily certified organic or wild foraged ingredients

Sensory Description:

Deeply aromatic and rich in complexity, this amaro opens with invigorating top notes of eucalyptus and cinnamon bark, balanced by a mellow sweetness from raw honey. On the palate, warming spice unfolds into resinous herbs, followed by a slightly bitter, lingering finish that’s both bracing and smooth. Its texture is velvety yet bold, with a well-rounded, botanical intensity.

Distiller's Background:

Forthave Spirits is the creative collaboration of artist Aaron Sing Fox and writer-producer Daniel de la Nuez. Their Brooklyn-based distillery is built around a passion for natural, small-batch production using only plant-based ingredients. With a botanical library of over 200 organic and wild-foraged herbs, roots, and fruits, each spirit is a thoughtful expression of both history and innovation. Sustainability and integrity are at the core of every bottle: no artificial agents, only raw sweeteners, and a deep reverence for time-honored herbal traditions.

Serving Suggestions:

• Neat: Sip after dinner for a warming, herbaceous digestif
• On the rocks: Serve with a twist of orange for enhanced aromatics
• In cocktails: Use in place of sweet vermouth or amaro in a Paper Plane or Black Manhattan
• With soda: Add sparkling water for a refreshing, bittersweet spritz
• Food pairing: Pairs beautifully with aged cheeses or dark chocolate desserts

Why Forthave Spirits 'Marseille' Amaro?

Because it's more than just an amaro, it's a bold revival of apothecary history with a clean conscience and a creative soul. Crafted by visionaries, powered by plants, and rooted in storytelling, this is one spirit that lives up to its legend.