Leopold Brothers Aperitivo

An American Take on the Great Italian Aperitivo Tradition

Leopold Brothers Distillery in Denver, Colorado has been crafting small-batch spirits with obsessive attention to detail since 1999. Their Aperitivo is a love letter to the Italian bitter aperitif tradition — made with Colorado-grown saffron, gentian root, alpine herbs, and citrus peel, and colored naturally without artificial dyes. The result is a vibrant, complex aperitivo that holds its own against any Italian import and brings a distinctly American craft sensibility to the category.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bright and aromatic. Orange peel, saffron, and herbal bitterness with a floral lift and a hint of alpine herbs.
• Palate: Beautifully balanced. Citrus and saffron lead with a clean, gentian-driven bitterness and layers of herbal complexity that unfold slowly.
• Finish: Long and refreshing. Bitter citrus and herbs linger with a clean, dry close that invites another sip.

Specs

• Producer: Leopold Brothers Distillery, Denver, Colorado
• Style: American Bitter Aperitivo
• Key Botanicals: Colorado Saffron, Gentian Root, Alpine Herbs, Citrus Peel
• Color: Natural — No Artificial Dyes
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Build a Negroni, pour it over ice with soda, or sip it neat before dinner — Leopold Brothers Aperitivo earns its place on any serious bar.