Can I find cheap(er), generic amaretto liqueur reliably somewhere in Japan?!
Can I find cheap(er), generic amaretto liqueur reliably somewhere in Japan?
I've looked all over, but it seems that only Disaronno is readily available, and it's always about 20 bucks. Is it just common practice for liqueur stores in Japan to not stock anything else?
Answers:
It is always better to enjoy the original Amaretto di Saronno. Beware of imitations.
Source(s):
Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet is a well known Travel, Food and Wine Writer/Editor in Asia
Brands
Disaronno Originale
Disaronno Originale (56 proof), the most popular brand, has a characteristic bittersweet almond taste and is known for its distinctive appearance. Disaronno claims its "originale" amaretto's "secret formula" is unchanged from the year 1525[8], and claims the Luini tale as its own particular history. Its production remains in Saronno, but the product is sold worldwide.
The company describes its amaretto as an infusion of "apricot kernel oil" with "absolute alcohol, burnt sugar, and the pure essence of seventeen selected herbs and fruits". The amber liqueur is presented in a rectangular glass decanter designed by a craftsman from Murano.
Formerly known as "Amaretto Disaronno", the company changed the name to "Disaronno Originale".
Lazzaroni Amaretto
Lazzaroni Amaretto (48 proof), produced by Paolo Lazzaroni & Figli S.p.A. and distributed in North America by Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., also presents itself as the first such liqueur. However, it is based on an infusion of Amaretti di Saronno, a process which imparts a "delicate almond/apricot flavor". Lazzaroni claim the tale of the young couple blessed by the bishop as the origin of their the generations-guarded family recipe, dating it to 1718; the amaretto has been in production since 1851.[9]
Lazzaroni Amaretti di Saronno are a popular brand of kosher[10] Italian almond macaroons, sold in various sizes and still wrapped in pairs in colorful paper. Both the biscotti and the liqueur are noted for their distinctive and uniform red packaging.