We strive to make the absolute best aromatic bitters commercially available. Using a select rye whiskey foundation for our recipe — instead of the typical neutral spirit base often found on the market — Honest John Aromatic Bitters are concocted with organic botanicals sourced in the Mountain West. The earthiness of vanilla, gentian, clove, and allspice are here married with a hint of green cardamom and cinnamon. These eminently versatile bitters are suitable for cookery or cocktails in the form of modern recipes or historical resurrections. Use in traditional cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, to enliven tea or coffee, or in any recipe calling for aromatic bitters.

Made With Organic Herbs & Spices Sourced From Our Home—The Mountain West

Suggested Cocktail

This staple of the mid-century bar cart is due for a cocktail revival. Save your top shelf single malt whisky for another day; when building a Rusty Nail, a very good, blended Scotch whisky like Famous Grouse or Johnny Walker Black perfectly does the trick.

Rusty Nail

2 oz. Blended Scotch 

0.75 oz. Drambuie

2 dashes Honest John Aromatic Bitters

Garnish Lemon Twist

Add all ingredients to a double rocks glass with large ice cubes, gently stir to combine. Adjust to taste by adding more Drambuie for sweetness (or Scotch, if the reverse is desired). Garnish with a lemon twist.