EPISODE · Jun 18, 2021 · 16 MIN

Episode 57: Disaronno

from Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur · host Matt Birchard

Episode 57 features Disaronno Originale, an Amaretto. The bottle for the tasting is 750mL at 28% ABV, or 56 proof and sells for about $30.Enjoy this episode with Disaronno neat, on the rocks, or in a favorite cocktail!Disaronno's official website: https://www.disaronno.com/enBrief Historical Timeline:1525 - Bernardino Luini is commissioned to paint a fresco in Saronno, Italy, and his muse, a local innkeeper, gifts him a bottle of bitter almond liqueur she made as thanks1600s - Italians routinely make homemade liqueurs from local ingredients, and the innkeeper's recipe may have been rediscovered by Giovanni Reina1900 - Domenico Reina begins commercially producing what we know today as Disaronno in Saronno, Italy. Sold as "Amaretto di Saronno"1942 - A squared bottle is used1947 - ILLVA, the parent company of Disaronno is formed, entirely owned by the Reina family1960s - Disaronno is exported to the USA and finds a receptive market1971 - The bespoke bottle is created by glass artisans in Murano, Italy 2001 - The name is officially changed to "Disaronno Originale", relegating amaretto to the back label2009 - A label update is madeKey Cocktails:Disaronno is great on it's own or on ice, but mixes well. I'd recommend trying this recipe:Disaronno Sour:50 ml Disaronno25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice 5 ml Simple Syrup Egg WhiteShake all ingredients with ice vigorously. Strain into an ice filled glass, garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.References:Wikipedia Article on DisaronnoWikipedia Article on AmarettoThe Nibble article on the History of AmarettoThe Spruce Eats article on Amaretto HistoryArticle on Italian history of AmarettoThe Spirits Business Sales DataAlcademics Disaronno Distillery VisitContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur