Fernet Branca
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About this product
A bold herbal legacy now embraced in Ireland.
There are amaros, and then there’s Fernet Branca. Born in Milan in 1845 and still crafted to the original secret recipe, this intensely bitter digestif has become a global cult classic. Once known only to the inner circles of bartenders and adventurous drinkers, Fernet Branca has found a growing fanbase here in Ireland—where its boldness is admired, its complexity respected, and its medicinal charm utterly addictive.
Made from a guarded blend of 27 herbs, roots, and spices—including aloe, saffron, chamomile, and myrrh—then rested in oak barrels for over a year, Fernet Branca is a drink that commands your attention and rewards your palate.
Whether you're sipping it neat, adding depth to cocktails, or exploring it for the first time, Fernet Branca is a rite of passage for lovers of grown-up spirits.
Why we love it:
Fernet Branca isn’t just a drink—it’s a statement. In a world full of sweet and easy, it’s rugged, earthy, and intensely real. For Irish drinkers looking to expand their taste horizons, Fernet Branca is a gateway to an old-world tradition that’s as cool as it is classic.
It’s not for everyone, but for those who get it—it’s essential.
Country of origin
Italy
Tasting notes
Colour
Deep brown with amber glints.
Nose
A powerful burst of mint, herbs, dark roots and spice.
Palate
Intense and complex, with bitter herbs, menthol, orange peel, and warm spice.
Serving suggestion
Enjoy Fernet Branca as Italians do, or give it a modern Irish twist:
- Neat or on ice after a rich meal
- Fernet & Cola – a refreshing Argentinian favourite
- In classic cocktails like the Toronto or the Hanky Panky
🏠 Home Cocktail – Irish Hanky Panky - 30ml Gin
- 30ml Sweet Vermouth
- 5ml Fernet Branca
- Stir over ice and strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with orange zest for a bitter-sweet, herbal delight.
Size, cl
70
ABV, %
39.0
About the producer
Fratelli Branca Distillerie, founded in Milan in 1845, is one of Italy’s most respected names in spirits. Still family-owned and fiercely traditional, their Fernet Branca recipe remains unchanged and undisclosed to this day. It’s a symbol of integrity, craftsmanship, and devotion to bold flavour—now increasingly loved in Ireland for its depth and authenticity.