Underberg
Swan's Nest Rd
Unit 30, Kilbarrack Shopping Centre
Grange
Dublin
D05 N2F6
Ireland
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About this product
The Legendary German Herbal Bitter in 2cl.
Small bottle. Serious character. Underberg is one of the world's most recognisable herbal bitters, a fiercely distinctive German digestif made from aromatic herbs sourced from 43 countries. At 44% ABV, this is no lightweight — but the famous 20ml portion bottle means it is perfectly measured for a post-dinner shot, just as it has been for generations.
The recipe dates back to 1846, when Hubert Underberg created the original herbal bitter in Rheinberg, Germany. Its precise combination of herbs remains a closely guarded family secret, prepared using the traditional Semper Idem process before being matured for several months in Slovenian oak casks. The result is intensely herbal, bitter, warming and remarkably complex for such a tiny bottle.
For Ireland's growing appreciation of classic digestifs, Underberg is a brilliant little addition to the drinks cabinet — and a great one to keep in the fridge or bring out after a big meal. Peel back the distinctive straw-paper wrapping, pour the whole 2cl and enjoy it neat.
Why we love it:
Underberg has character in spades and absolutely refuses to be mistaken for anything else. Herbal, bitter and warming, it is the classic after-dinner shot, with a fascinating depth that comes from its secret blend of botanicals and careful maturation. And then there is the bottle itself — instantly recognisable, perfectly portioned and wonderfully old-school. Sometimes, 2cl is all you need.
Country of origin
Germany
Region/Appellation
Rheinberg
Tasting notes
Colour
Clear, deep golden-brown.
Nose
Aromatic and intensely herbal, with notes of dried botanicals, spices and a subtle earthy sweetness.
Palate
Full, dry and distinctly bitter, with layers of aromatic herbs, liquorice, clove-like spice and medicinal botanicals. A slight natural sweetness appears early before the bitterness builds into a long, warming finish.
Serving suggestion
Underberg is traditionally enjoyed neat after a meal, straight from the 20ml bottle. For the best expression, the producer recommends serving it around 15–18°C, allowing the herbal aromas and bitterness to fully develop.
You can also chill it if you prefer your digestif colder, but purists will tell you that room temperature gives the little bottle considerably more character.
Easy Home Serve – The Underberg After-Dinner Shot
Ingredients:
- 1 x 20ml Underberg
Method: Simply unwrap, pour into a small shot glass and enjoy neat after dinner.
No mixing, no garnish and no unnecessary complications. Underberg has been doing this job since 1846.
Size, cl
2
ABV, %
44.0
About the producer
Underberg was founded in Rheinberg, Germany, in 1846 by Hubert Underberg and remains closely associated with the Underberg family. Its signature recipe and production method have been protected through generations under the motto “Semper Idem” — always the same. The brand's distinctive 20ml portion bottle was introduced in 1949 and has remained its signature format ever since, making Underberg one of the rare spirits where the tiny bottle is as iconic as the drink inside it.