Strega Liqueur 700ml | Italian Herbal Liqueur

Strega Liqueur 700ml | Italian Herbal LiqueurStrega Liqueur is a legendary Italian herbal liqueur from Benevento, crafted since 1860 with 70 herbs and spices including precious saffron. This distinctive yellow liqueur is aged in ash barrels at 40% alcohol, creating a unique, complex flavour profile with herbal, spice, and citrus notes. Tasting Notes Appearance Distinctive bright golden yellow colour derived from precious saffron, displaying brilliant clarity and viscosity that reflects the

Strega Liqueur is a legendary Italian herbal liqueur from Benevento, crafted since 1860 with 70 herbs and spices including precious saffron. This distinctive yellow liqueur is aged in ash barrels at 40% alcohol, creating a unique, complex flavour profile with herbal, spice, and citrus notes.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Distinctive bright golden-yellow colour derived from precious saffron, displaying brilliant clarity and viscosity that reflects the liqueur's complex herbal composition and extended ageing in ash barrels.

Aroma

The nose reveals a complex bouquet of herbs and spices, with prominent saffron, Ceylon cinnamon, and mint notes. Hints of juniper, Florentine iris, citrus, and vanilla add depth, whilst the aromatic profile remains rich, warming, and inviting, showcasing the exclusive use of natural ingredients from around the world, including Samnite mint from Italian riverbanks and Italian Apennine juniper.

Palate

Rich and complex, the palate delivers a unique blend of herbal, spice, and citrus flavours with prominent saffron character. The liqueur's structure is beautifully balanced, with the extended ageing in ash barrels ensuring perfect blending of the 70 different herbs and spices. Notes of cinnamon, mint, juniper, vanilla, and honey create layers of sophistication, whilst the 40% alcohol provides warmth and body. The finish is long and warming with lingering herbal and spice notes, making this legendary Italian liqueur perfect for sipping neat, over ice, or in classic cocktails—a magical potion steeped in Benevento's witch legend.

Pairs With

This versatile Italian liqueur is perfect served neat as a digestif, over ice, in classic cocktails, or paired with dark chocolate, espresso, Italian desserts, aged cheeses, biscotti, tiramisu, and after-dinner coffee.