Bob’s Bitters Vanilla is a premium aromatic bitter designed to highlight a specific note: vanilla. Unlike a syrup or liqueur, it isn’t meant to sweeten your cocktail, but rather to add depth, structure, and a sophisticated aromatic signature.
Its unique character comes from the use of Tahitian vanilla beans, renowned for their fragrant, round, and elegant profile. The result is a bitter that is both indulgent and dry, with remarkable aromatic intensity. On the nose, it reveals expressive vanilla accompanied by notes of cocoa. On the palate, the vanilla becomes creamier and more complex, with nuances of chocolate, toffee, sweet tobacco, and a light smoky finish.
This bitter is particularly effective for cocktails where you want to enhance roundness without making the drink overly sweet. A few dashes are enough to add depth to a classic cocktail, balance a strong spirit, or bring a refined pastry-like touch to a signature creation.
Aromatic notes
Bob’s Bitters Vanilla develops an indulgent, warm, and slightly dry profile. The primary notes are Tahitian vanilla, cocoa, chocolate, toffee, cream, sweet tobacco, and a subtle smoky nuance. The finish remains dry, with a lingering vanilla and caramel character, closer to a mixology bitter than a classic sweet flavoring.
Cocktail usage
Bob’s Bitters Vanilla should be used in small amounts, typically a few dashes directly into the mixing glass or shaker. It works exceptionally well with cocktails based on whisky, bourbon, aged rum, brandy, cognac, vermouth, coffee, or cream.
It is particularly well-suited for twists on an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Brandy Alexander, Espresso Martini, White Russian, Rum Old Fashioned, or more indulgent tiki cocktails. It adds a clean vanilla note without turning the cocktail into a sugary drink.
ContentsYou are purchasing a 10 cl bottle of Bob’s Bitters Vanilla. This is a concentrated cocktail bitter, with an ABV of 35%, intended to be used by the dash in cocktails. The bottle is suitable for professional use behind the bar as well as home use for mixology enthusiasts.
DimensionsBottle size: 10 cl. Alcohol content: 35% ABV. Origin: England. Part of the Bob’s Bitters range, specializing in artisanal bitters with precise aromatic profiles.
