Time Travel Is Possible When You're Drinking Vintage Amaro at Officina in D.C. | Bon Appétit
"Tucked on the second floor of chef Nick Stefanelli's three-story operation, this tiny five-seat amaro library offers an extraordinary, time-warp tasting experience: a massive list that ranges from last year’s batches to bottles nearly a century old. Guests can taste head-to-head contrasts — for example, a 2018 Pio Cesare Barolo Chinato beside a 1970s Zabaldano, Campari from three different decades, 1920s Chartreuse, the rare and intensely bitter Amaro 2000 from the 1980s, Amaro del Capo separated by roughly five decades, and side-by-side sips of 1960s, 1970s and 2018 Cynar — which collectively showcase how aging shifts herbal intricacies, tames bitterness, and develops velvety sweetness. The intimate setting and curated vintages make it possible to explore multiple eras in one sitting and feel like you're traveling through spirits history." - ByAlex Delany
