Faccia Brutto founder, Patrick Miller states that this seasonally flexible concoction is an homage to his grandmother, an enthusiast of Southern-Italian style amari which tend to be more citrus driven and slightly less bitter than alpine amari. Gorini is a blend of 13 botanicals including gentian, rhubarb root, fennel seed, and sweet and bitter orange, all resting for three weeks in non-GMO neutral grain spirit. After reaching the perfect balance, it's proofed to 40% abv and aged in ex-whiskey barrels for a minimum of three months. The spirit is sweetened with organic cane sugar and infused with fresh orange peel. The result is a harmonious blend boasting tart mandarin flavors, hints of licorice, mild bitterness, and an enticing note of molasses on the finish. Enjoy it on the rocks with an orange wedge or peel, or spritz it up with soda water and yuzu juice.