Head to head

Lyre's Italian Orange vs St. Agrestis Amaro Falso

St. Agrestis Amaro Falso rates higher across the web — 4.4 against 4.0 for Lyre's Italian Orange.

Flavor, side by side

Lyre's Italian OrangeSt. Agrestis Amaro Falso
Bitter
Sweet
Sour
Herbal
Citrus
Fruit
Spice
Body

The verdict

St. Agrestis Amaro Falso rates higher across the web — 4.4 against 4.0 for Lyre's Italian Orange.

Lyre's Italian Orange is the cheaper bottle at $38 (700 ml) versus $40 (6 × 200 ml).

Lyre's Italian Orange is noticeably more citrusy; St. Agrestis Amaro Falso is less citrusy.

St. Agrestis Amaro Falso is noticeably more herbal; Lyre's Italian Orange is less herbal.

  • Pick Lyre's Italian Orange if you want something more citrusy and sweeter, or you're making a Negroni or Spritz, or price matters.
  • Pick St. Agrestis Amaro Falso if you want something more herbal and spicier.

Questions

Which is better, Lyre's Italian Orange or St. Agrestis Amaro Falso?

St. Agrestis Amaro Falso rates higher across the web — 4.4 against 4.0 for Lyre's Italian Orange. Lyre's Italian Orange is the cheaper bottle at $38 (700 ml) versus $40 (6 × 200 ml). Lyre's Italian Orange is noticeably more citrusy; St. Agrestis Amaro Falso is less citrusy. St. Agrestis Amaro Falso is noticeably more herbal; Lyre's Italian Orange is less herbal.

What's the difference between Lyre's Italian Orange and St. Agrestis Amaro Falso?

Lyre's Italian Orange is a bitter aperitivo with notes of blood orange, rhubarb, gentian. St. Agrestis Amaro Falso is a non-alcoholic amaro (ready to drink) with notes of mint, gentian, herbal spice.

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