Un Fernet? Our grandparents may have offered it at the end of fancier dinners… But what’s the name we associate the most with this bitter, yet oddly satisfying spirit? Definitely Branca! 

Fratelli Branca Distillerie, commonly known as Branca, is one of Italy’s most famous and historic distilleries, with a reputation that extends beyond its national borders. The company was founded in Milan in 1845 by Bernardino Branca, who initially developed it as a cure-all for various ailments, including cholera and indigestion. Don’t be surprised by it: in 19th century Europe, aromatic alcoholic drinks were often marketed as a medicinal!