Angostura Cocoa Bitters 10cl

Indefinitely if stored correctly. Angostura Bitters is bottled at 44.7% ABV, which acts as a natural preservative preventing microbial spoilage. An opened bottle stored away from heat and direct light will remain stable essentially without limit. The aromatic character may subtly shift over many years as volatile compounds slowly oxidise, but the bitters will not spoil. There is no meaningful expiry date for a product of this ABV and botanical concentration.

Angostura is used in dashes, not measures: two to three dashes per drink is standard. It is essential in an Old Fashioned, a Manhattan, and a Pink Gin. The bitters contribute gentian root bitterness, clove, cinnamon, and dried citrus peel that bind cocktail ingredients and add aromatic complexity. It also works as a digestive dash in sparkling water. The oversized label is a deliberate design error from the 19th century that became part of the brand identity.

Yes. Angostura Aromatic Bitters is bottled at 44.7% ABV, making it higher proof than many standard spirits. However, because it is used in dashes of 0.5ml to 1ml per serving, the alcohol contribution to a finished cocktail is negligible. It is classified as a food flavouring in some jurisdictions rather than a beverage, which affects how it is regulated and sold in certain markets.

Angostura Aromatic Bitters is a concentrated botanical bitters produced in Trinidad and Tobago since 1824, originally formulated by Dr. Johann Siegert as a medicinal tonic. It contains a proprietary blend of herbs and spices including gentian root, clove, cinnamon, and dried citrus peel in a high proof alcohol base. The exact recipe remains a trade secret held by the House of Angostura. It is one of the most widely used cocktail ingredients in the world.

You can order Angostura Bitters online here at Celtic Whiskey Shop with nationwide delivery across Ireland and international shipping available. We stock Angostura Aromatic Bitters as well as the Angostura Orange Bitters expression. Prefer to browse in person? Visit us at 27 28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, open 7 days. Our team will be happy to advise on the full bitters range.