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Campari - Cask Tales - Rum Barrel - Bitter Aperitif

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Tasting notes

Campari finished in rum barrels, part of the Cask Tales series

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Provenance

Type
Liqueur
Producer
Campari
Country
Italy

Key characteristics

About this liqueur

Campari's Cask Tales Rum Barrel is a distinctive reinterpretation of the iconic Italian aperitif, aged in rum casks to introduce layers of warmth and complexity. This limited expression marries Campari's heritage of herbal bitters with the rich vanilla and oak influences imparted by its barrel maturation, creating a spirit that bridges tradition and innovation.

Founded in 1860 in Novara, Italy, Campari has defined the global aperitif category for over 160 years. The house is renowned for its proprietary blend of botanicals and commitment to craft, qualities evident in every expression. The Cask Tales series showcases the producer's experimental approach, proving that Campari's versatile spirit base adapts beautifully to new aging vessels while maintaining its distinctive character.

This aperitif performs exceptionally as a standalone sipper over ice, in classic cocktails, or paired with antipasti and cured meats. Its balanced bitterness and added depth make it an essential bottle for discerning home bars and fine dining establishments seeking premium Italian spirits with genuine provenance.

The Barrel's Confession

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Campari - Cask Tales - Rum Barrel - Bitter Aperitif
  • 30 ml aged rum (minimum 12 years)
  • 20 ml sweet vermouth
  • 15 ml freshly squeezed blood orange juice
  • 10 ml honey syrup (1:1 ratio)
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters

Method

  1. Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes
  2. Pour the Campari - Cask Tales - Rum Barrel into the mixing glass
  3. Add the aged rum, sweet vermouth, blood orange juice, and honey syrup
  4. Add both types of bitters
  5. Stir continuously for 12-15 seconds until well-chilled
  6. Strain into the prepared glass using a fine strainer
  7. Express the oils from an orange twist over the surface

Serve

Serve in a crystal rocks glass filled with one large hand-carved ice cube. Garnish with a 5cm orange twist placed on the ice surface, positioned to drape slightly over the glass rim. Add a single luxardo cherry skewered on a cocktail pick, resting across the top of the glass.

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