Bruto is made from a variety of herbs, roots and other botanicals: a bitterness from gentian root; citrus notes California-grown Seville orange; and woodsy notes from balsam fir and Cascara sagrada (bark from the California buckthorn). On the nose one can detect vibrant citrus, with notes of cinnamon, sandalwood and forest. The initial palate entry is bitter, followed by a woodsy mid-palate and lingering bitter/citrus finish. Enjoy with soda water or in a Negroni, Boulevardier, Americano or Spritz.