"Amaro is primarily a blend of a diverse range of agricultural ingredients, many of which are sourced far from the region where the final product is made," explains Fox.
"I think it's a pernicious habit to tie drink categories to countries rather than cultures," he says. "Countries are a newer concept; they change, they may cease to exist... whereas most cultures are more resilient."
Today, more than ever, the proverbial bittersweet cat is out of the bag: U.S.-made amaro is booming and more countries are crafting modern takes on the category.
For Forthave's de la Nuez, it bears resemblance to the way hip-hop artists sample from existing music and spin it into something wholly unique.
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