Better tasting in what way? I actually like Fernet, though I can see why others find it vile. What does Avema taste like, and is it widely available? (33 replies, last updated by sourcandy October 30, 2009)

a little-seen, sophisticated digestif to a frat-boy’s shooter. I got sick of being carded the second I ordered it. (I’ll endure the shame of looking like an idiot drinker if I need a stomach settler and Jager’s... (46 replies, last updated by lavelanet October 23, 2008)

Fernet Branca has been available for many years in the U.S. as a digestif. Nothing naughty about it, though to some it tastes of mentholated cough syrup. Martignetti’s in the North End always had a nice selction of Amaros... (3 replies, last updated by drbangha July 21, 2008)

A friend of mine (who unfortunately I cannot contact before my trip this weekend) was describing this bar in SF that is, even by SF standards, crazy for the Fernet Branca. As in, every other bottle on the bar is Fernet. Fernet,... (6 replies, last updated by Alcachofa September 22, 2009)

(including Eastern Standard’s Heather in Queue): http://tailvirgin.blogspot.com/search/label/fernet-branca (3 replies, last updated by yarm April 21, 2009)

Does anyone know where to find Fernet in Calgary? I cannot find it anywhere. (5 replies, last updated by sharonanne November 20, 2008)

Does anyone know where I can find Fernet here? So far, Sherry’s in Woodley Park carries it, but I’m really looking for a restaurant or bar. Here’s the other string about it:... (2 replies, last updated by bacchante November 27, 2006)

Anyone know where I can buy a bottle of the Italian digestivo Fernet Branca ... or actually, the mint-flavored version, Brancamenta? ABC doesn’t have a clue what I’m talking about, and I buy liquor infrquently enough... (4 replies, last updated by Covert Ops March 2, 2007)

Try spelling it Fernet-Branca. Link: http://www.sfweekly.com/Issues/2005-12-07/news/feature.html (5 replies, last updated by Rafe Mazzeo December 26, 2005)

I think they have it at Bily Kun, if memory serves me right. I also share your passion for Fernet; brought myself back a litre bottle from Argentina last month. (3 replies, last updated by wilbroni April 19, 2009)

Accustomed to Ramazzotti Amaro, can I easily make a transition over to Fernet-Branca ? I don’t know the consistency or flavor of the Fernet-Branca and was hoping someone here could inform me how it compares to the Amaro.... (13 replies, last updated by tmso October 24, 2008)

. It wasn’t particularly bitter, had no sign of anise, and didn’t remind me at all of medicine. On Sunday evening, just after a square of dark chocolate, I decided to sip my Fernet, on the theory that I’d simply... (13 replies, last updated by invinotheresverde November 25, 2008)

sealed bottles of very very old Fernet-Branca. OK boozehounds: Do I drink it, or display it? (I know, I know, with two bottles, I could do both, but what do you wise ones think? Is it still any good?) (12 replies, last updated by rickp October 2, 2007)

Can anyone give me a nice comparison of the flavor differences between different popular herbal liqueurs? Also, which actual help settle your stomach after eating? I’m looking for something that tastes nice and also has a... (2 replies, last updated by Faune August 19, 2008)

Does anyone know of a good liquor store in the area that has a good selection of aperitifs and digestifs? Specifically, I am looking for Fernet Branca. Any bars in town serve it? The holidays are here, please help!! (2 replies, last updated by sike101 November 25, 2008)