Distillery / Producer: Faccia Bruto Spirits (Led by trained chef Patrick Miller, the distillery stands out for deep botanical research and honest recreation of old-world liqueurs from a contemporary and urban perspective).

Specific Origin: Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Style: Centerbe Amaro / High-Proof Alpine Style Herbal Liqueur.

Primary Botanical Selection: Peppermint, Salvia officinale, Rosemary, Thyme, Wild Fennel, Lemon Balm, Wormwood, and selected green leaves for natural chlorophyll extraction.

Production Process: Cold maceration of dry and fresh botanicals in pure neutral alcohol to capture the volatile essence of herbal oils. Fine artisanal filtration and minimal addition of organic sugar syrup to maintain a markedly dry, crisp, and herbaceous profile.

Profile: Intensely balsamic, pungent, refreshing, dry, and slightly spicy due to botanical concentration.

Alcohol Content: 45.0% Vol. (Classic graduation of mountain elixirs to fix and project herbal aromas).

Capacity: 750 ml stylized clear glass bottle.

SKU: USA-FACCIABRUTO-CENTERBE-750

Appearance: Displays a captivating and luminous brilliant emerald green color with subtle and impeccable olive reflections of great transparency and clarity. In the glass, it moves nimbly, indicating its dry character and low concentration of residual sugars.

Nose: Of a colossal, fresh, and intensely balsamic aromatic impact. Awakens the senses with penetrating bursts of wild mint, eucalyptus, fresh fennel, and pine. As it evolves, sophisticated notes of lemon zest, rubbed sage, green anise, and an exquisitely elegant alpine and medicinal background appear.

Palate: The entry is powerful, warm, and electrifying due to its well-integrated 45 degrees. A three-dimensional menthol freshness immediately explodes, combined with defined flavors of thyme, rosemary, and tarragon. It shows a lean, dry, and supremely refined body. Its finish is very long, herbal, and persistently fresh, leaving a balsamic and clean aftertaste that lingers for minutes on the palate.

Gastronomic Pairing and Bar Integration: Due to its hyper-balsamic and dry nature, Centerbe is a superb meditation digestif. It harmonizes fantastically with refreshing and citrus desserts, such as lemon tarts, mandarin sorbets, or white chocolate and mint-based desserts. It is an extraordinary counterpoint for very fatty soft cheeses (such as Camembert or Brie), where its high proof and herbal acidity cleanse the palate's richness. In cocktails, it is an aristocratic potency modifier: it provides an unusual botanical freshness as a substitute for green Chartreuse in iconic cocktails such as the Last Word or the Bijou, and it is a majestic delight served simply in a tall glass with crushed ice, sparkling mineral water, and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Suggested Moments:

• Weekend Family Meal (The Grand Digestive Finale): After a hearty family feast, offering a chilled glass of this alpine elixir settles the stomach, freshens the breath, and creates a moment of fascination among diners thanks to its vibrant color and botanical potency.
• Gourmet BBQ (Palate Cleansing after Intense Cuts): An ideal liqueur to finish a barbecue of fatty cuts such as rib-eye, picanha, or bone marrow. Its dryness and menthol freshness cut through the fat on the palate, leaving a completely clean and comforting sensation.
• Romantic Fine Dining Dinner: Provides an exotic, mysterious, and highly sophisticated ending. Sharing a glass of Centerbe with a signature citrus dessert crowns the evening with a note of absolute cosmopolitan refinement.
• Absolute Summer and Terrace Afternoons: Transformed into a long drink with premium tonic water, plenty of ice, and a twist of lime, it becomes the ultimate cocktail to combat hot afternoons with unparalleled botanical freshness.
• Avant-Garde Business Lunches and Exchanges: Requesting this artisanal Brooklyn elixir at the end of a corporate meeting projects impeccable oenological knowledge and a constant search for exclusivity, ideal for consolidating key conversations.
• Special Intimate Celebration and Cult Toast: Perfect for uncorking in a small group with connoisseur friends to commemorate promotions, inaugurations, or personal milestones that deserve to be celebrated with an honest and historic collector's spirit.
• Distinction Gift for Bartenders and Collectors: The ultimate gift for experienced mixologists, sommeliers, or bar enthusiasts who appreciate pure, small-batch botanical liqueurs without synthetic additives.

How is Faccia Bruto's Amaro Centerbe recommended to be served and enjoyed?

Given its high alcohol content (45% Vol.) and herbal intensity, the most traditional way to enjoy it is neat in small digestif glasses, served slightly cool (between 12°C and 14°C) or very cold, straight from the freezer, which softens the alcohol's impact and magnifies its dense texture and menthol notes.

Is it normal for the liqueur's color to change or fade over time?

Yes, it is completely normal and is a guarantee of its artisanal purity. By exclusively using natural chlorophyll extracted from fresh plants instead of stable artificial colorings (like Green 3), the color may subtly evolve towards more olive tones if exposed to light for a prolonged period. To mitigate this, it is advisable to store the bottle in a dark, cool, and dry place.

What differentiates Centerbe from other commercial green liqueurs on the market?

The difference lies in its markedly dry profile, the purity of its ingredients, and its small-batch production. While industrial liqueurs tend to saturate the palate with dense sugar syrups and chemical colorings to camouflage the alcohol, Faccia Bruto opts for deep botanical extraction, achieving a dry, honest, and supremely elegant elixir.

Can it be used as a direct substitute for Green Chartreuse in mixology?

Yes, it works exceptionally well as an artisanal and sophisticated substitute in classic cocktails such as the Last Word, Bijou, or Green Point. It shares the same 45 degrees of potency and the intensely balsamic and herbal soul, but Faccia Bruto's Centerbe offers a slightly drier, fresher, and more citrusy profile that enriches the drink with superior balance.