Liqueur
Aperitivo
/ Aperol • Veneto, Italy • ~ 11.0% ABV

Aperol

8.4
Score out of 10 Based on 53 reviews Latest review
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AI Sensory Summary

"Reviewers generally describe Aperol as having an aroma and palate centered on sweet and bitter orange, complemented by notes of rhubarb, grapefruit, herbs, and occasional touches of vanilla or floral scents. The finish is characterized as short to medium-long, typically carrying lingering citrus zest, mild herbal bitterness, tartness, or subtle caramel tones. While contributors agree on its citrus-driven profile, they disagree over its flavor balance, with some finding it pleasantly bittersweet and others criticizing it as excessively sweet, artificial, or lacking sufficient bitterness. Opinions also diverge regarding how it is consumed, as several reviewers find it dull or overly sugary when sampled neat, whereas others consider it enjoyable both on its own and in mixed drinks."

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Maceration
Distillery Note

11% Italy/standard, 15% Germany.

Aperol

Aperol

Liqueur ·Aperitivo · ~11.0%
Aperol · Veneto, Italy
8.4
/ 10 from 53 reviews Latest review
Community score
No community reviews yet (0/5)
Why people like it, or don't
AI Summary

"Reviewers generally describe Aperol as having an aroma and palate centered on sweet and bitter orange, complemented by notes of rhubarb, grapefruit, herbs, and occasional touches of vanilla or floral scents. The finish is characterized as short to medium-long, typically carrying lingering citrus zest, mild herbal bitterness, tartness, or subtle caramel tones. While contributors agree on its citrus-driven profile, they disagree over its flavor balance, with some finding it pleasantly bittersweet and others criticizing it as excessively sweet, artificial, or lacking sufficient bitterness. Opinions also diverge regarding how it is consumed, as several reviewers find it dull or overly sugary when sampled neat, whereas others consider it enjoyable both on its own and in mixed drinks."

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Maceration
Taste Profile

11% Italy/standard, 15% Germany.
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Flavor Drivers

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Consensus Check

Key findings

Loved for

  • Salty
  • Orange
  • Fruit
  • Subtle
  • Lively
  • Alcoholic

Criticized for

  • Bitter Orange
  • Floral
  • Fruits
  • Strong
  • Soft
  • Mild

Flavor profile

  • Fruity orange, citrus, grapefruit 40/53
  • Sweet & Confectionery sweet, vanilla, sugar 32/53
  • Vegetal & Earthy rhubarb, olives, potato 21/53
  • Spicy & Herbal gentian, herbal, spice 19/53
  • Chemical & Industrial alcohol, lead, artificial 18/53

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