Amaro 72 Enrico Toro Liqueur
Amaro 72 by Enrico Toro is a bitter liqueur two centuries in the making — 27% ABV, built on the Centerba herbal tradition commercialized in 1817, with the amaro formula launched in 1972: sugar-beet alcohol infused with a secret herb recipe plus Centerba 72 botanicals, macerated for 30 days, sweetened and filtered — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 27% vol (54 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Italian amaro / bitter liqueur
- Botanicals: cinochino, gentian, rhubarb + secret herb recipe; herbs hand-picked from the Abruzzo mountains
- Production: 30-day maceration of Centerba 72 herbs in sugar-beet alcohol
- Producer: Enrico Toro & C. / Distilleria Casauria, Tocco da Casauria, Abruzzo, Italy
A Benedictine Tradition, Commercial Since 1817
Beniamino Toro Sr. commercialized the Centerba herbal elixir — a ~100-botanical formula in the Benedictine tradition — in 1817; in 1972 Enrico Toro and his father Roberto built the distillery and rebranded it Centerba 72. Amaro 72 is the bitter liqueur expression of that house, aromatic herbs hand-picked from the Maiella/Abruzzese slopes. See more from Enrico Toro, or browse the store's amaro and bitters and liqueur selections.
Tasting Notes
Powerful entry of fresh herbs and clove, a round mid-palate showing sweet characters of cooked spice, and a delightful, fresh mint finish (per the importer's sell sheet). Gentian and rhubarb drive the bitter backbone.
How to Enjoy
Neat at room temperature or on the rocks as an aperitivo or digestivo. It also anchors bitter cocktails that call for a lighter-handed amaro.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amaro 72?
An Italian amaro from Distilleria Casauria in Abruzzo, built on the Centerba herbal formula dating to 1817, launched in its current form in 1972.
What is the ABV of Amaro 72 Enrico Toro?
27% ABV (54 proof) per the importer's sell sheet.
What botanicals are in Amaro 72?
A secret herb recipe including cinochino, gentian, and rhubarb — herbs hand-picked from the local Abruzzo mountains.
How do you drink amaro?
Neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails — as an aperitivo before dinner or a digestivo after.
Two centuries of Abruzzo herbal craft in the glass: order Amaro 72 by Enrico Toro online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.