Pronounced chee-NAR, the label on this beauty does not tell the full story of this unique little member of the amaro family. Front and center on the label is an artichoke, true, and yes, it does use artichokes for its distinctive flavor, but what it does not show is th...

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The Mule Kick is a wild ride no matter how you approach it—the combination of jalapeno, garlic, and black pepper corn is not for the faint of heart or delicate of palate. That being said, this is one seriously tasty spirit. Taken straight, the...

If you are already familiar with Fernet-Branca, then you need not read further. If you either have not heard of it, or if you have heard but have never tasted it, then prepare yourself: fernets (which is a type of spirit) are, shall we say, an acquired taste but one we...