{"product_id":"romana-sambuca","title":"Romana Sambuca","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eRomana Sambuca is a classic Italian anise-flavored liqueur known for its bold, sweet, and aromatic profile rooted in traditional Mediterranean herbal distillation. With pronounced star anise character balanced by gentle botanicals and a velvety texture, it is ideal for sipping neat, pairing with espresso, or serving as the cornerstone of iconic after-dinner drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eRomana Sambuca originates from \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/strong\u003e, where sambuca has been a part of culinary and social culture for generations. It is crafted by distilling or infusing \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"638\"\u003estar anise\u003c\/strong\u003e along with a selection of complementary botanicals such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"754\"\u003elicorice root, elderflower, and other aromatic herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e into a neutral spirit base. Sweetness is added — traditionally through sugar or syrup — to create a liqueur that is smooth, rich, and distinctly aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eThe name “Sambuca” is believed to derive in part from the Latin \u003cem data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"985\"\u003esambucus\u003c\/em\u003e (“elderberry”), referencing traditional herbal knowledge, though star anise is the dominant aromatic influence. Production focuses on extracting the essential oils and aromatic compounds from botanicals so that the finished spirit has \u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eintense perfume, balanced sweetness, and clear anise character\u003c\/strong\u003e that persists on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003ePronounced \u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003estar anise and licorice\u003c\/strong\u003e, with gentle hints of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eelderflower, vanilla, and soft citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e. Exceptionally aromatic — the scent itself evokes classic Italian herbal liqueurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eSweet and layered, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003erich anise flavor up front\u003c\/strong\u003e supported by botanical complexity and a smooth mouthfeel. Notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003espice, floral herb, and a lingering licorice backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e unfold without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eLong and rounded, with continued \u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eanise warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e and a gentle sweet-herbal resonance that lingers on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2519\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2177\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2192\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2242\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2281\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTypically ~38–42% ABV \/ 76–84 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2304\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2313\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2339\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eProduction or Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2365\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAnise-flavored liqueur\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2392\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2399\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2423\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2461\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStar anise, licorice, floral herbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2485\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2519\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClassic Italian herbal liqueur\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003eNeat (Classic Italian Serve)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003eServe 1–1.5 oz in a chilled cordial glass. Optionally flame one or three coffee beans atop (the traditional \u003cem data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003econ la mosca\u003c\/em\u003e ritual).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eWith Espresso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003ePour a measure of sambuca alongside or on top of hot espresso for a sweet, aromatic “espresso affogato” style serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003eSambuca \u0026amp; Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003eAdd cold water or ice; the color turns milky white (\u003cem data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003elouche\u003c\/em\u003e) as essential oils emulsify — a refreshing low-tempo way to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003eSambuca Cocktail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003eItalian 75\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3083\"\u003e1.5 oz Romana Sambuca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003e0.75 oz fresh lemon juice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e0.5 oz simple syrup\u003cbr data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003eShake with ice; strain into a flute; top with dry sparkling wine; garnish with lemon twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sazerac\/Reyes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42995491766338,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Romana_Sambuca.jpg?v=1770961154","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/romana-sambuca","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}