Best bitters on Reddit
231 reviews from r/cocktails, r/bourbon, r/Mocktails and 14 more subreddits
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#1
Angostura
4.6
(41)
"Can't go wrong with Angostura bitters. To me, it's a classic flavor."
"Angostura is the classic."
"Angostura. lol."
"Ango is my #1, but a mix of Cardamom and Black Walnut is great."
"Never underestimate the OG."
"Ango. Classic."
"Coke + many heavy dashes of Angostura bitters is delicious!"
"Coke-a-Cola and a dash of Angustura bitters great."
"Standard angostura for my old fashioned."
"Ango, the classic."
#2
Fee Brothers
4.4
(32)
"I really enjoy the black walnut bitters from fee brothers."
"Fee Brothers is my personal favorite."
"Fee Brothers black walnut bitters have been my go-to for a while now."
"Most frequently I probably go for Fee's Barrel Aged."
"I like the Fee Bros ones a lot."
"Fee brothers Turkish tobacco bitters and their barrel aged bitters combined together make for an amazing old fashioned!"
"Fee brothers grapefruit is a staple for me!"
"I like Fee Brothers Old Fashioned as well as their Wh."
"Their grapefruit and rhubarb are two of my favourites!"
"Fee brothers are also non alcoholic so you can use them in NA cocktails."
#3
Bittercube
4.8
(15)
"Any bittercube, scrappys, or bitter truth"
"I love Bittercube bitters. They have 3 or 4 different ones that would work for you."
"Bittercube cherry bark vanilla bitters are my go to."
"Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla. Makes for an incredible Old Fashioned."
"Bittercube's Cherry Bark Vanilla bitters is wondrous."
"Bittercube Jamaican #1 & #2"
"Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla bitters."
"Bittercube Bitters up in Milwaukee is top notch."
"Bittercube makes two Jamaican bitters that work well with rum."
"Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters. Goddamn game changer."
#4
Black Walnut
4.7
(14)
"Love me some black walnut bitters!"
"Definitely start with the black walnut bitters."
"I love Black Walnut bitters split with Angostura in an old fashioned."
"I recommend Black Walnut Bitters... they're good, became my favorite one for old fashions."
"I also recommend Black Walnut Bitters."
"I also recommend Black Walnut Bitters."
"Black walnut 4 eva."
"Black walnut hands down."
"Much better in my opinion."
"Black Walnut bitters in a Negroni was a life changing discovery."
#5
Bittermens
5.0
(13)
"If he likes tiki drinks and doesn’t already have it, get him Bittermens Elemakule Tiki Bitters."
"I really like Bittermens, especially the Tiki and Mole bitters!"
"Also love Tiki bitters. Bittermens Elemakule Tiki bitters are a good pick."
"I haven’t used the Fee Bros since getting the Bittermens."
"Try Bittermens Tiki bitters."
"Bittermens Elemakule is not just my favorite tiki bitters, it’s my favorite bitters."
"Bittermens Elemakule is not just my favorite tiki bitters, it’s my favorite bitters."
"Bittermens ‘Elemakule Tiki Bitters are good to have on hand."
"Surprised no one said Bittermens ‘Elemakule Tiki Bitters'"
"I love the bittermens xocolatl mole bitters as an addition to the basics."
#6
Black Walnut Bitters
4.6
(8)
"Black walnut bitters"
"Bourbon, black walnut bitters, Demerara gum syrup, orange rind."
"My special one is using a black walnut bitters with black walnut sugar for an old fashioned."
"I recommend black walnut bitters. Makes for an interesting Manhattan."
"Black walnut bitters are bomb."
"Mood and whiskey determine but often cocoa or black walnut bitters for me."
"Celery could be one of the next to pick up, along with black walnut."
"I picked up the black walnut which seemed to be the most commonly named gap."
#7
Angostura Aromatic Bitters
4.1
(7)
"Angostura aromatic…"
"For rum I like Grapefruit, for Bourbon the old standby Ango."
"But the bitters depends on what you're going for."
"With a ryed bourbon, Aztec Chocolate or Black Walnut."
"The classic Angostura bitters + Sprite."
"I’m on the angostura and lime team for every day outings."
"Angostura, Peychauds and Orange."
#8
Regan's
4.3
(6)
"Regans’ Orange Bitters should do the trick."
"Regan's #5 Orange Bitters are fantastic."
"Regan’s orange, Scrappy’s grapefruit."
"I’ll put in my vote for Regan’s Orange Bitters."
"Nicely use Angostura or Regan's Orange in a Manhattan."
"I like to do a couple dashes of Ango and a couple dashes of orange bitters (usually regan’s)."
#9
The Bitter Truth
5.0
(5)
"I'm a big fan of The Bitter Truth. As a present, why not look for a taste pack."
"I’d recommend grabbing one of the bitter truth or scrappy’s sample packs."
"Aromatic Bitters by The Bitter Truth - it's now my go to for really bold Manhattans."
"I fell in love with Bitter Truth aromatic bitters."
"Also Bitter Truth 'Jerry Thomas' Bitters, if you can find them."
#10
Peychaud's
4.6
(5)
"Peychauds and classic Orange is just the perfect combo."
"Peychaud’s."
"I prefer a few dashes of Peychaud’s and a couple dashed of orange bitters."
"Ango for an Old Fashioned, Peyshaud's for a Sazerac."
"Peychauds"
#11
Scrappy's
5.0
(4)
"Bogart, Peychauds, or any of the Scrappys bitters."
"My favourite is made by Scrappys but sure other company’s do great ones too."
"* celery bitters (scrappys is much better than fee bros imo)."
"Scrappy's celery bitters feels like a spa in your mouth."
#12
Tiki Bitters
4.5
(4)
"I'm a fan of tiki bitters."
"I also love the Tiki bitters."
"Tiki bitters also a winner."
"I have the Tiki, Mole and Jamaica #2 Bitters."
#13
Rhubarb Bitters
5.0
(3)
"I love rhubarb bitters in my old fashioned, with luxardo cherries, it’s very tasty."
"One we find a lot of uses for is rhubarb."
"Rhubarb bitters. Tart and more tart."
#14
The Bitter Housewife
5.0
(3)
"To my palate, these guys’ bitters taste so, so much better than any others I’ve had."
"Chicory bitters and orange bitters from The Bitter Housewife"
"I had a bottle of orange bitter called 'The Bitter Housewife' that I loved."
#15
Chocolate Bitters
4.3
(3)
"Yea, Chocolate. Look everyone loves an espresso martini, but have you thrown a dash or two of choc bitters in?"
"Chocolate bitters works well in a maple Old Fashioned."
"However, I had one made for me this weekend with chocolate bitters."
#16
Cherry Bitters
4.3
(3)
"Cherry, because I love them in a Last Word."
"Cherry bitters + lime juice."
"Cherry, for sure."
#17
Orange Bitters
4.3
(3)
"I love Orange bitters for an Old Fashioned."
"Try some orange bitters with your chocolate."
"If you want something a little different, orange bitters give a very nice complement to the sweetness of the maple."
#18
Bitter Truth
4.3
(3)
"Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas Bitters."
"I enjoy Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas bitters."
"I was able to get Bitter Truth (Orange and Jerry Thomas varieties) through Binny’s."
#19
Walnut
4.3
(3)
"Walnut bitters make a tasty Black Manhattan with Averna."
"The next closest would be some walnut bitters."
"Walnut bitters add a rich taste and sweetness to an old fashioned."
#20
Cardamom
5.0
(2)
"Cardamom. Trust me. It’s delicious."
"Cardamom bitters adds a much better complexity and hint of spice - my favorite"
#21
Scrappy’s
5.0
(2)
"Cardamom bitters from Scrappy’s."
"Scrappy’s Cardamom Bitters are my go to."
#22
Celery Bitters
5.0
(2)
"Celery Bitters and ginger ale creates Cel-Ray, the greatest soda known to Jewish-mankind."
"I loveeee celery bitters."
#23
DeGroff's
4.5
(2)
"DeGroffs Pimento bitters."
"DeGroff's Pimento Bitters is a solid add to your collection."
#24
Walnut Bitters
4.5
(2)
"Walnut bitter are my favorite."
"Walnut bitters might be up your alley."
#25
Peach Bitters
4.5
(2)
"Legit, Peach bitters are the bomb."
"Peach bitters and soda!"
#26
Mole Bitters
4.0
(2)
"I think some mole bitters are on my short list."
"Mole bitters or plain old orange bitters."
#27
Peychaud’s Bitters
4.0
(2)
"Peychaud’s bitters pair well with pineapple!"
"Peychauds."
#28
Aztec Chocolate Bitters
4.0
(2)
"A few splashes of mole and Aztec chocolate bitters."
"Aztec chocolate :) Cherry would probably go nicely too."
#29
Lavender Bitters
4.0
(2)
"Lavender bitters and soda with a squeeze of lemon!"
"Soda, 1-2 oz fresh squeezed oj or vanilla simple syrup, and lavender bitters."
#30
Dram Bitters
5.0
(1)
"Dram bitters: black, hair of the dog, and palo santo."
#31
Scrappys
5.0
(1)
"Scrappys: cardamom and lavender."
#32
Crude Bitters
5.0
(1)
"I love all the Crude bitters line! Their orange and fig bitters."
#33
Free Wild She
5.0
(1)
"Free Wild She: chamomile vanilla."
#34
1821 Bitters
5.0
(1)
"My absolute favorite for an old fashioned is the 1821 Havana and Hide bitters with rye whisky."
#35
High Desert Botanicals
5.0
(1)
"If you're looking for a gift beyond just a bottle of bitters, these bitters making kits make excellent gifts."
#36
BITTERS & BOTTLES
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend shopping online from BITTERS & BOTTLES if you are in the USA."
#37
Peychaud’s
5.0
(1)
"The barrel aged Peychaud’s is awesome and sweeter."
#38
Azteca Chocolate Bitters
5.0
(1)
"Azteca chocolate or something like that works great."
#39
Crude
5.0
(1)
"Tropi-500 bitters from Crude."
#40
DIY Bitters Kit
5.0
(1)
"Our summer seasonal diy bitters kit with grapefruit, hops, and juniper is very good with tonic water."
#41
Violet Hour Old Fashioned Concentrate
5.0
(1)
"If you're in chicago pick up the Violet Hour old fashioned concentrate."
#42
Toasted Almond Bitters
5.0
(1)
"Soda water, orange San peligrino, toasted almond bitters. Delicious."
#43
Bitter Housewife
5.0
(1)
"Bitter Housewife Lime Coriander"
#44
Woodford Reserve
5.0
(1)
"Woodford reserve chocolate bitters. These are the only bitters that taste like a chocolate bar."
#45
PDT
5.0
(1)
"A Black Manhattan is my goto now, with a dash of PDT house orange bitters."
#46
Dead Guy
5.0
(1)
"Dead Guy Chicory bitters and a few dashes of orange is a great way to go."
#47
McMann and Tate
5.0
(1)
"Can't go wrong with cherry."
#48
ATK
5.0
(1)
"I made the ATK recipe for bitters from scratch and it’s really good."
#49
King Floyd’s
5.0
(1)
"I love King Floyd’s original aromatic bitters with soda or tonic."
#50
Chinotto
4.0
(1)
"I'd bet OP would enjoy Chinotto. It is an Italian bitter soda that tastes like a NA fizzy amaro."
#51
Angostura Bitters
4.0
(1)
"I like Angostura in the sparkling pear juice from ikea, also good in sparkling cider."
#52
Fee, Regan’s, Ango
4.0
(1)
"Multiple orange bitters: Fee, Regan’s, and Ango. All three are quite different."
#53
Fee's
4.0
(1)
"Lately I've been going through a bottle of Fee's grapefruit bitters."
#54
Maple Bitters
4.0
(1)
"I also like some maple bitters in an old fashioned."
#55
Blood Orange Bitters
4.0
(1)
"Blood orange bitters"
#56
Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters
4.0
(1)
"The Fee black walnut and the Angostura cocoa are also great and give a different depth to the drink."
#57
Bitterman
4.0
(1)
"I like Bitterman Mole Xoclatl in a Rob Roy."
#58
Dillon's Angelica Bitters
4.0
(1)
"I've heard Dillon's Angelica bitters is a reasonably good substitute."
#59
Aromatic Bitters
4.0
(1)
"Those are generally well-rounded and definitely suitable for old fashioneds."
#60
Chartreuse
4.0
(1)
"Chartreuse Vegetal de la Grande."
#61
18.21 Bitters
4.0
(1)
"For my fancy OF, I sub the regular Ango with 18.21 Bitters’ Prohibition Aromatic."
#62
Giffard
4.0
(1)
"Bourbon with a splash of Giffard Banana and cardamom bitters makes a nice twist."
#63
Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.
4.0
(1)
"I’m a big fan."
#64
Herbastura
4.0
(1)
"Basic Herbastura is my go-to."
#65
Bittercube Corazón
3.0
(1)
"I own both the Bittercube Corazón and the Woodford Reserve Spiced Cherry."
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