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product_id: 65435937
title: "Fernet-Branca, Italian Herbal Liqueur, 70cl, 39% ABV, Digestif Liqueur with Deep, Woody Notes, Bitter Finish, 27 Herbs and Spices, Secret Recipe, Ideal as Amaro Digestivo or in Cocktails, Gift Idea"
brand: "fernet branca"
price: "R1223"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Fernet Branca"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/65435937-fernet-branca-italian-herbal-liqueur-70cl-39-abv-digestif-liqueur
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Ingredients from 4 continents 27 exotic herbs & spices 39% ABV bold digestif Fernet-Branca, Italian Herbal Liqueur, 70cl, 39% ABV, Digestif Liqueur with Deep, Woody Notes, Bitter Finish, 27 Herbs and Spices, Secret Recipe, Ideal as Amaro Digestivo or in Cocktails, Gift Idea

**Brand:** fernet branca
**Price:** R1223
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥃 Elevate your after-dinner ritual with Italy’s legendary herbal powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fernet-Branca, Italian Herbal Liqueur, 70cl, 39% ABV, Digestif Liqueur with Deep, Woody Notes, Bitter Finish, 27 Herbs and Spices, Secret Recipe, Ideal as Amaro Digestivo or in Cocktails, Gift Idea by fernet branca
- **How much does it cost?** R1223 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/65435937-fernet-branca-italian-herbal-liqueur-70cl-39-abv-digestif-liqueur)

## Best For

- fernet branca enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fernet branca brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Award-Winning Heritage:** Gold Medal winner at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (2015 & 2016) — a mark of timeless quality.
- • **Global Botanical Symphony:** Crafted from 27 rare herbs and spices sourced across 4 continents, delivering a truly worldly flavor experience.
- • **Versatile Cocktail Essential:** Perfect neat as a digestif or elevated in a refreshing Fernet Collins with San Pellegrino Limonata and ice.
- • **Bold & Complex Flavor Journey:** Starts bitter and herbal, evolving into delicate floral and tannic notes with a lingering menthol finish.
- • **Secret Family Recipe Since 1845:** Experience the mystique of a closely guarded Italian recipe that’s been perfected for over 175 years.

## Overview

Fernet-Branca is a premium Italian herbal liqueur boasting 39% ABV, crafted from a secret blend of 27 herbs and spices sourced globally. Renowned for its intensely herbal aroma, complex bitter-to-sweet palate, and award-winning quality, it’s the ultimate digestif for sophisticated palates and a must-have for cocktail connoisseurs.

## Description

Product Description Fernet-Branca is the world’s leading all natural aromatic Italian digestif liqueur made with herbs and spices. Created in 1845 by Bernardino Branca, the recipe remains a closely guarded family secret. The 27 herbs it contains come from different countries on 4 continents: South Africa, China, France, India, Sri Lanka, Italy, and Argentina, to name but a few. It is the way these ingredients are processed and blended that makes the product so unique and impossible to imitate. This digestif is intensely herbal with a combination of deep, woody notes, rich saffron and bitter high notes, and menthol aftertaste. Gold Medal Winner at the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2015 and 2016. Ingredients Fernet-Branca is made with 27 different herbs and spices from around the world, including saffron, myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe vera and gentian. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Manufacturer Contact Information Distributed By: Sazerac UK Limited Hampton Wick, KT1 4BH See more

Review: Gets rid of unwanted guests - If you want to get rid of guest fast then keep a bottle of this handy. It may be a great herbal liquor but no one will want more than one shot of this stuff.
Review: An Acquired Taste... - Love this stuff, having discovered it on ships. I've never suffered from sea-sickness but a wee dram can definitely pick you up when a storm is raging and leaving you a bit tired. It's basically like Jägermeister without the sugar, in terms of taste, although that doesn't do justice to it's effects, and Jägermeister is no substitute for Fernet Branca. It's a proper bitter digestif made from a gazillion exotic and potent herbs, roots & barks, originally devised in the 19th century to fight cholera if I'm not mistaken. It's widely popular outside the UK, especially after heavy meals or heavy nights, and it definitely works to calm the effects of both. It's basically the healthiest 40% spirit you can drink! A little goes a long way and I fully expect this bottle to last me at least 6 months. The taste can take some getting used to, although a few drops of creme de menthe go a long way to making it more palatable for novices; also, a milder minty version called "Branca Menta" is produced by the same firm. Chilling it well also softens it's bite. It's an ideal gift for somebody who claims to have tasted/drunk everything, or who appreciates good food but sometimes struggles afterwards. Only quibble is that it's readily available in many Italian/Spanish/German supermarkets (and the on the corresponding desertcart sites) for about 15 Euros, whilst we have to pay almost twice that. Looked at ordering it from desertcart Germany but postage also 15 Euros, so no advantage there...

## Features

- INTENSELY HERBAL AROMA: This digestif is intensely herbal with a combination of deep, woody notes, rich saffron and bitter high notes, and menthol aftertaste
- COMPLEX PALATE: An initial bitter and herbal taste that settles and becomes almost tannic, then sweeter, more delicate notes of plants and flowers come through, whilst the bitter taste lingers in the background
- A METICULOUS SEARCH FOR THE BEST BOTANICALS: Fernet-Branca is made with 27 different herbs and spices from 4 different continents around the world, including saffron, myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe vera and gentian
- TRY A FERNET COLLINS: Its distinctive flavour profile, with herbal notes, makes it the ideal digestif to drink neat - you can also try a refreshing Fernet Collins, combine 50ml Fernet-Branca with San Pellegrino Limonata in a glass filled with ice
- A SECRET RECIPE: Fernet-Branca is the world’s leading all natural aromatic Italian digestif liqueur made with herbs and spices. Created in 1845 by Bernardino Branca, the recipe remains a closely guarded family secret

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004N30GEA |
| Alcohol Content | 39 Percent by Volume |
| Allergen Information | Contains: Sulphites |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,718 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 3 in Bitters |
| Brand | Fernet Branca |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,382) |
| Date First Available | 29 Nov. 2010 |
| Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. |
| Format | Liquid |
| Item model number | 2117010 |
| Manufacturer | HISQM |
| Manufacturer contact | Distributed By: Sazerac UK Limited Hampton Wick, KT1 4BH |
| Package Information | Bottle |
| Product Dimensions | 7.3 x 7.3 x 31 cm; 700 g |
| Serving Recommendation | Its distinctive flavour profile, with herbal notes, makes it the perfect digestif to drink neat. Try a refreshing Fernet Collins, combine 50ml Fernet-Branca with San Pellegrino Limonata in a glass filled with ice. |
| Storage Instructions | Keep in a cool, dry area |
| Taste | With the first sip of Fernet-Branca, the natural bitter taste of Fernet Branca and its herbs presents itself to the palette. There is an unexpected softness as the initial taste settles and the bitter taste becomes almost tannic. Sweeter, more delicate notes of plants and flowers come through, whilst the bitter taste lingers in the background. |
| Units | 700.0 millilitre |
| Vintage | NV |
| Volume | 700 Millilitres |

## Product Details

- **Alcohol type:** Liqueur
- **Brand:** Fernet Branca
- **Flavour:** Herbal
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Unit count:** 700.0 millilitre

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gets rid of unwanted guests
*by M***N on 13 January 2026*

If you want to get rid of guest fast then keep a bottle of this handy. It may be a great herbal liquor but no one will want more than one shot of this stuff.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Acquired Taste...
*by M***E on 15 January 2012*

Love this stuff, having discovered it on ships. I've never suffered from sea-sickness but a wee dram can definitely pick you up when a storm is raging and leaving you a bit tired. It's basically like Jägermeister without the sugar, in terms of taste, although that doesn't do justice to it's effects, and Jägermeister is no substitute for Fernet Branca. It's a proper bitter digestif made from a gazillion exotic and potent herbs, roots & barks, originally devised in the 19th century to fight cholera if I'm not mistaken. It's widely popular outside the UK, especially after heavy meals or heavy nights, and it definitely works to calm the effects of both. It's basically the healthiest 40% spirit you can drink! A little goes a long way and I fully expect this bottle to last me at least 6 months. The taste can take some getting used to, although a few drops of creme de menthe go a long way to making it more palatable for novices; also, a milder minty version called "Branca Menta" is produced by the same firm. Chilling it well also softens it's bite. It's an ideal gift for somebody who claims to have tasted/drunk everything, or who appreciates good food but sometimes struggles afterwards. Only quibble is that it's readily available in many Italian/Spanish/German supermarkets (and the on the corresponding Amazon sites) for about 15 Euros, whilst we have to pay almost twice that. Looked at ordering it from Amazon Germany but postage also 15 Euros, so no advantage there...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very unusual taste
*by R***N on 14 December 2024*

Well, this drink is definitely an acquired taste. It reminds me of the time I first tried Benidictine 45 years ago. I found that unpleasant but now it is my favourite. Spirit. This drink is nothing like Benidictine. My first impressions are that it seems to have a bit of an aniseed taste with faint cloves. I can see that it is a digestif for the stomach, an after meal sipper. Not one to take to a party. Would I buy it again? I will only be able to answer that when I have finished the bottle but I do have expectations this one will grow on me. Definitely worth trying.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-13*