Aperitifs and digestifs are defined as much by when and how they are served as by any single production method.
Aperitifs traditionally open a meal with bitter, citrus or herbal flavours designed to refresh the palate, while digestifs are typically richer, more concentrated spirits and liqueurs served after eating.
The collection spans Italian aperitivo staples such as Aperol, Campari and Select, bitter amari including Fernet-Branca and Averna, and historic herbal liqueurs such as Chartreuse and Bénédictine.
Aperitivo & Italian Bitters
Italy's aperitivo tradition encompasses a broad family of bittersweet drinks typically served with soda, sparkling wine or citrus before a meal.
Aperol offers a lighter, orange-led profile, while Campari brings greater bitterness and botanical intensity. Select, traditionally associated with Venice, provides another classic route into the Italian aperitivo tradition.
These bottles form the foundations of drinks including the Spritz, Negroni and Americano.
Amaro & Bitter Digestifs
Amaro translates simply as "bitter", but the category covers a remarkably diverse group of Italian herbal liqueurs.
Recipes can incorporate roots, herbs, citrus peel, flowers, bark and spices, producing styles that range from gently bittersweet to intensely medicinal.
The collection includes Averna Amaro Siciliano and the famously bitter Fernet-Branca, both established references for exploring the category.
Herbal Liqueurs & Historic Recipes
Some of the world's most distinctive digestifs are built around closely guarded botanical recipes.
Green and Yellow Chartreuse are produced from complex combinations of herbs and botanicals, while D.O.M. Bénédictine represents another historic French herbal liqueur tradition.
These can be enjoyed neat or used sparingly in cocktails, where their concentrated botanical character can transform a drink.
Choosing an Aperitif or Digestif
For a refreshing pre-dinner serve, begin with Aperol, Campari or Select, served simply with soda or incorporated into a Spritz.
For deeper bitterness after a meal, explore Averna or Fernet-Branca, while Chartreuse and Bénédictine offer more concentrated herbal complexity.
Shop Aperitifs & Digestifs at Kent Street Cellars
Explore aperitifs, amaro, bitters and herbal digestifs from Aperol, Campari, Select, Averna, Fernet-Branca, Chartreuse and more.
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