Matchbook Distilling Underhand Amaro

Product Type: Amaro 

Size: 750mL

Proof: 33% Alc/Vol

Region: New York 

Description: Underhand Amaro is a bold and complex spirit that combines the fiery warmth of Chinese Five Spice with the earthy bitterness of amaro, creating a sensory experience that’s both warming and invigorating. Sweetened with rich Okinawan Murakami Syuten sugar, this amaro balances the deep flavors of star anise, fennel, cinnamon, and peppercorns with the earthy bitterness of gentian and rhubarb root. The addition of green and red Sichuan peppercorns, along with rare Macqaw peppercorns from Thailand, brings a citrusy brightness and a subtle numbing tingle, while orange, citron peel, and Mekong cinnamon round out the experience.

Versatile and festive, Underhand Amaro is perfect for winter cocktails like a Hot Toddy or Old Fashioned, but its complexity shines year-round, from bright spring spritzes to autumn-spiced drinks. Whether served neat by the fireside or mixed into a refreshing highball, it’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves bold flavors and a spirit that evokes the warmth of holiday gatherings and beyond.