78 Degrees Bitter Orange Aperitif

78 Degrees Bitter Orange Aperitif is made by 78 Degrees Distillery in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia and takes its cue from Italy's classic orange aperitifs. The producer pairs traditional European bittering herbs with mostly Australian ingredients: Riverland orange leads, supported by riberries, native thyme, Sunrise lime and quandong. It is bottled at 20% ABV in a 700 ml bottle, and the label sums up its profile as herbal, orange and red berries. The producer reports a Gold medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Tasting Notes: Herbal, orange and red berries.

Nose: Herbal and floral, with bright Riverland orange.

Palate: Bitter, fresh and citrus-led.

Serve: As a spritz topped with Australian blanc de blancs sparkling wine, or stirred over ice in equal parts with gin and rosso vermouth for a Negroni.