The Ultimate Amaro Deep Dive | 8 Italian Amaros Explained with Mike Figs

Super Fans! - Text the show with your questions and commentsIn this episode of the Arthur Avenue Podcast, the guys sit down with world-famous comedian Mike Figs for a full deep dive into the world of Italian amaros. From aggressive alpine herbs and menthol bombs to rich caramel, citrus peel, espresso, cola, and baking spice notes, they break down 8 of the best amaros every serious drinker should know.Then things immediately go off the rails.Mike takes on the legendary 36-Second Amaro Challenge — tasting all 8 amaros back-to-back while trying to describe each one before his tastebuds completely surrender. Some descriptions are accurate. Some sound medically concerning.The episode also includes:A breakdown of different amaro flavor profilesBeginner vs advanced amarosWhich amaros work best neat, chilled, or in cocktailsRapid-fire questions with MikeMike Figs talking about his favorite spots in the Bronx’s Little ItalyStories, chaos, and the usual Arthur Avenue nonsenseIf you’ve ever wanted to understand why Italians drink bitter herbal liquor after dinner like it’s sacred medicine, this episode is for you.Shop rare Italian spirits and amaros at  Arthur Cantina Wine & LiquorVisit our store anytime at arthurcantina.com or in person atArthur Cantina Wine & Liquor 2380 Arthur Avenue, Bronx NY 10458Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/arthurcantinawineTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@arthurcantinawineFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/arthurcantinawine