Bruto is made from a variety of herbs, roots, and other botanicals. Though the exact number of ingredients and formulation are proprietary, we will say that the bitterness comes primarily from gentian root; the citrus notes mostly from California-grown Seville orange; and the woodsy notes from balsam fir and Cascara sagrada (bark from the California buckthorn). An Italian-style aperitif with a California twist. Complex layers of flavor unfold, ending with a bitter swagger. — New York Times After one sip of this American take on an aperitivo, you’ll develop a deep love for the bitter stuff. — Wired America’s elegant answer to Italy’s Campari. — Spirit Journal Deserves to rank up with the greats of the amaro world. — Food & Wine The rare domestic aperitif that trumps its more storied Italian counterparts. — Coastal Living Your Negronis and Spritzes just got more interesting. — Drink Me