But did you ever think about what the some of the first bitters (ever called for in a cocktail book) tasted like? Now you’ll have a chance.
Introducing Bogart’s Bitters by The Bitter Truth, a recreation of the
This product is as close to historically accurate as possible. According to Jamie Boudreau of Canon: Whiskey and Bitters Emporium in Seattle, “The formula has been analyzed and interpreted, and [any potential changes] in flavor profile due to age were subtracted and the liquid formulated in the way it authentically resembles Jerry Thomas’ favorite bitters of more than a century ago.”
This wasn’t the first bitters ever, though. At the time, there were many different types of
Some bottles remained, though, and the people behind The Bitter Truth were able to find one. The team then worked to recreate not only what was inside (the original recipe was long lost), but also to craft a bottle to resemble the one that Boker’s was originally sold in. (Fun fact: The style of bottle is known as a “lady leg.”)
Ten years in the making, Bogart’s bitters has chocolate and coffee notes mixed with dark spices. Released in limited quantities, a 375-mL bottle retails for around $35.
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