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Bitter, and the American palate

31 min · Why American amaro stopped apologizing, and what yarrow has to do with it.

Bitter is a seasoning, not a personality. We taste through four new American amari and talk about restraint, botanicals, and the difference between a digestif and a cocktail ingredient.

Guest: Eli Marsh, North Shore Distillery.

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