What is Angostura bitters?

Angostura Aromatic Bitters is a concentrated, gentian-based flavoring extract created in Trinidad in 1824 to a closely guarded family recipe — a few dashes add depth and complexity to cocktails like the Old Fashioned and Manhattan.

Do Angostura bitters go bad?

No — the high alcohol content in Angostura bitters means they essentially don't spoil, though the flavor intensity can mellow slightly after many years on the shelf.

What's the difference between Angostura and Peychaud's bitters?

Both are gentian-based, but Angostura is warmer and clove-and-cinnamon forward, while Peychaud's is lighter, brighter, and more anise-and-mint forward — the bitters that gives the Sazerac its distinctive character.

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Bartender's Essential Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Bitters•4oz bottle•44.5% ABV

Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Name: Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Brand: Angostura
SKU: prod-baress-01
Price: 15.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Distilled in Trinidad since 1824 to a closely guarded family recipe, Angostura Aromatic Bitters delivers deep notes of gentian, clove, and spice. A few dashes transform an Old Fashioned or Manhattan into something extraordinary.