Gotha 'Blu' Amaro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Gotha Blu Amaro Liqueur, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, is a bold reimagining of traditional Italian amaro, built on a foundation of single malt whisky instead of neutral spirit. This inspired substitution imparts a luxurious texture and malty depth, elevating the bitter liqueur into a new realm of complexity. Named for the “blue hour” after dinner, a time for reflection, conversation, and digestivos, Gotha Blu offers a rich, contemplative profile that appeals equally to whisky lovers and amaro aficionados.

Product Details:

• Type: Amaro liqueur
• Base Spirit: 3-year-old single malt whisky (100% English malted barley)
• ABV: 30%
• Founder: Ergin Allko
• Botanicals: Licorice root (from Calabria), mandarin peel, wormwood, rabarbaro, mint, china bark, Adriatic seawater
• Production Method: Botanicals are infused separately for 10 days, then combined with water, seawater, sugar, and whisky. Rested for 15 days before bottling.

Sensory Description:

Licorice root takes center stage on the palate, delivering a smooth, resinous sweetness without added sugar. The whisky base contributes subtle malt character and a warm richness that lingers alongside gentle bitterness from wormwood and rabarbaro. Mandarin peel and mint brighten the finish with aromatic lift, while seawater lends a mineral tension that underscores the long, balanced close. It’s an amaro that’s contemplative yet inviting, familiar yet singular.

Distiller's Background:

Gotha Spiriti Nobili was founded in Bologna by Ergin Allko, a bartender and bar owner who emigrated from Albania to Italy at 18. His spirits are steeped in the cultural and geographic connection between the two regions, symbolized by his use of purified Adriatic seawater in all products. With a passion for flavor layering and thoughtful balance, Ergin and his team, including his brother and long-time friends, craft spirits that are rooted in tradition but driven by innovation. Gotha Blu is a prime example of this ethos, marrying Italian botanicals with a whisky base to offer a one-of-a-kind drinking experience.

Serving Suggestions:

• As a digestivo, served neat or with a single cube of ice
• In a Rusty Nail, replacing Drambuie for a bitter, herbal twist
• Split base in a Boulevardier, alongside Scotch for added complexity
• With soda water, over ice with an orange peel for a lighter serve
• Serve at 50–55°F to highlight the whisky richness and botanical nuance

Why Gotha Blu Amaro Liqueur?

For those seeking a crossover between whisky and herbal liqueurs, Gotha Blu delivers a layered, elegant profile unlike any other. With its rare whisky base, wild Italian botanicals, and mineral depth from seawater, it offers a modern interpretation of the amaro tradition—perfect for after dinner, quiet evenings, or bold cocktail experimentation.