Galliano Black Sambuca is one of the most recognised sambucas in the world — instantly identifiable by its unique and iconic bottle, and always visible in the finest cocktail bars. Made using a closely guarded secret recipe and rich with anise flavour, Galliano Black is the embodiment of Spirito Italiano — all that is great about Italy: authentic craftsmanship combined with flair and imagination, respect for heritage and tradition, and a vivacity and love of life that is unmistakably Italian. Named in honour of Giuseppe Galliano, the Italian hero who held Fort Enda Jesus for 44 days against an Abyssinian force of 80,000 troops with just 2,000 soldiers — outnumbered 40 to 1 — this is a liqueur with a story as bold and remarkable as its flavour.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep, rich black with a lustrous sheen — the striking, immediately distinctive appearance of one of the world’s most recognisable sambuca liqueurs, with the depth and intensity that Galliano’s secret recipe and Italian craftsmanship deliver.
Aroma
Rich and immediately distinctive — intense anise and liquorice lead with boldness and character, with the aromatic depth and complexity that Galliano’s closely guarded secret recipe and the finest extracts of plants, herbs, and spices from Maraschi & Quirici in Torino deliver.
Palate
Bold, rich, and intensely flavoured — anise and liquorice carry through a smooth, full-bodied palate of genuine depth and character, with the warmth and complexity that define Galliano Black Sambuca as one of the world’s most recognised and beloved Italian liqueurs.
Pairs With
Galliano Black Sambuca is exceptional served neat over ice or flamed in the traditional Italian style — equally rewarding in an Espresso Martini, Black Russian, or any cocktail that benefits from a bold, anise-driven Italian liqueur of genuine character.
