Anis Del Mono Dry Liqueur
40% ABV (80 proof) | 750mL | Dry Spanish anisette | Badalona, Spain — Anis Del Mono Seco (Dry) is the higher-proof, less-sweet expression of Spain's most famous anisette: natural anise and aromatic plants distilled in copper stills, blended with neutral alcohol, cane sugar (less than Dulce), and demineralized water, then gently stirred, filtered, and bottled in the iconic diamond-faceted bottle. The green label marks the dry expression — crisp, aromatic, and unmistakably anise. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The legend is as good as the liqueur: founder Vicente Bosch founded the brand in the late 19th century, chose a monkey as the trademark (its face is said to be modeled on Charles Darwin himself), and patterned the diamond bottle on a Paris perfume flacon he bought for his wife. In the glass it's crisp and vibrant — bright aniseed spice, dry body, clean lingering finish. Among anise liqueurs, it stands with the finest French anisettes: serve it neat or over ice as a digestif, alongside coffee, or in cocktails that want anise character without added sweetness.
Tasting notes
Nose: bright, intense anise, fresh herbs. Palate: crisp, vibrant aniseed, dry, clean. Finish: clean, lingering, aromatic. (Per brand/retailer notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 40% ABV (80 proof) — 750mL, green label Seco (dry)
- Natural anise + aromatic plants, copper-still distilled
- Vicente Bosch, Badalona — Catalan distilling heritage since the 1800s
- Iconic diamond bottle; monkey trademark legend
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or over ice as a digestif; traditional alongside coffee, or in cocktails needing anise character without sweetness.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Seco and Dulce?
Seco (green label) is the dry expression — higher alcohol, less sugar. Dulce (red label) is sweeter, with lower proof.
What proof is Anis Del Mono Seco?
80 proof (40% ABV) in the US 750mL bottle.
Why is there a monkey on the label?
Founder Vicente Bosch received a monkey as a gift and made it the trademark; the face is said to be modeled on Charles Darwin.
How is it made?
Natural anise and aromatic plants are distilled in copper stills to capture essential oils, then blended with neutral alcohol, cane sugar (less than Dulce), and demineralized water.