&SPIRITS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kuroda Ai) will be holding a collaboration event to promote the appeal of SCARLET, a Japanese amaro from Iseya Shuzo, at &SPIRITS in Nakameguro, Tokyo, and SAKE COLLECTIVE &SPIRITS on the first basement floor of Maru Building in Tokyo, from Friday, February 2nd to Thursday, February 29th, 2024.

"Amaro" means "bitter" in Italian, and refers to a liqueur that originated in Italy and is flavored with herbs and spices. There are various theories about its origin, but the most widely held is that it was first made in monasteries about 1,000 years ago for medicinal purposes, and then it was introduced into Italy, where it became established as a luxury item for the general Italian public.

Iseya Sake Brewery, located in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, which produced Japan's first domestically produced amaro, named it "Scarlet" and uses domestic botanicals to produce a one-of-a-kind amaro that can only be made in Japan.

And Spirits will be holding a special POP-UP event aimed at promoting Japanese Amaro for one month from February 2nd to 29th, 2024, with the sponsorship of RUDDER Co., Ltd., Scarlett's official distributor.

■ Guest bartender night with Tatsuya Motonaga
We will be hosting a special bar night over two days, February 9th (Fri) and 20th (Tue), with Tatsuya Motonaga, CEO of Iseya Sake Brewery, the makers of Scarlett.

Tatsuya Motonaga, Representative Director, Iseya Shuzo Co., Ltd.

After working at the malt bar "Bar CAOL ILA" in Shibuya, Motonaga worked as a bartender at "Bar BenFiddich" in Shinjuku, "WA-SHU Japanese Wine" in Taiwan, and "Whiskey Cat", a sister store of Golden Promise in China. After that, he was greatly influenced by the way alcohol was made there while traveling around Europe, and he became interested in making herbal liquor after realizing that "the concept of blending herbal liquor is the same as cocktails."

This time, Motonaga will be serving up a special cocktail using three types of Scarlett that he created especially for this event.

SCARLET in bocca: ¥1,430 (tax included)

"Scarlet Aperitivo" is made with 25 kinds of botanicals, mainly orange peel, jasmine, wormwood, marjoram, and hops. It has a good balance of bitterness and sweetness, and the bitter taste that gradually comes over you after a while is addictive.

The special cocktail "SCARLET in bocca" is a drink that expresses the aperitivo (the Italian custom of enjoying alcohol while eating light snacks before a meal). The name of the cocktail literally translates to "Scarlet in your mouth", but in Italy it means "water in your mouth = keeping a secret", so it has two meanings: the secret recipe of amaro and filling your mouth with the cocktail! The homemade espresso syrup tightens the whole thing, and the sweet and bitter taste that comes at you is addictive, making it a gulp-down cocktail that you can drink as many times as you like.

"Rings a Bell" ¥1,430 (tax included)

"Scarlet Verde Amaro" is made using spirits from Echigo Herbal Distillery in Niigata Prefecture, and more than 30 types of botanicals, mainly medicinal herbs grown in the fields, such as sage, lemon balm, fennel, rhubarb, pine needles, mulberry leaves, dandelion root, bracken, sorrel, and wormwood. It has a refreshing grassland scent and a timeless sweet and bitter taste. It has a long-lasting aftertaste, and ends with a soft, pleasant wormwood scent.

The special cocktail "Rings a Bell" made with Verde Amaro has a refreshing fresh herb flavor that fills your mouth, making it a new yet somehow nostalgic drink. As the name "Rings a Bell" suggests, it is a wonderful cocktail that will remind you of something nostalgic and dear.

"Kick in RADICE" ¥1,430 (tax included)

"Scarlet Radice" is a root-based amaro, as the name "RADICE" suggests. This was also created in collaboration with Echigo Herbal Distillery, and is made with angelica, licorice, ukogi, chicory, and other roots, with fresh bergamot added, and black cumin as the final ingredient. It has been about three years since the fields were cultivated, and finally all the botanicals that satisfied our expectations were gathered, making this a masterpiece that was born after many years.

The special cocktail "Kick in RADICE" uses Radice, and as the name suggests, "Kick in means something starts with this cocktail." The combination of root amaro and mezcal is exquisite, and the herbal flavor adds depth to the cocktail.

Motonaga's three special cocktails will be available for the following two days only. Please come along so you don't miss out.

<Guest Bartender Night Date and Time>
・February 9th (Fri) 18:00-23:00 at Maru Building's "SAKE COLLECTIVE & SPIRITS"
・Tuesday, February 20th, 18:00-23:00 at Nakameguro "&SPIRITS"

■ Scarlett Menu (1 month only)

Even on days other than Motonaga's guest bartender nights, there will be plenty of menus available for you to enjoy to the fullest at Scarlett throughout the month of February.

▶︎&SPIRITS exclusive 3 types of Scarlet Verde Amaro cocktails
<Available every Sunday to Thursday from 18:00 to 23:00>

Three special cocktails using Scarlet Verde Amaro, created by &SPIRITS head bartender Daido Nakajima, are available from 6pm every Sunday to Thursday.

"Ramos Verde Fizz" ¥1,210 (tax included) *Photo on the left
This is an arrangement of the Ramos Gin Fizz, the original gin fizz. The taste of coconut, which may seem heavy at first glance, is made refreshing by the bitter and herbal flavor of amaro.

"Imitation Green Salad" ¥1,320 (tax included) *Top right of photo
A cocktail inspired by Caprese and prosciutto salad. The garnish is made with prosciutto, black pepper, and coriander seeds. Replenish the vitamins that are often lost when drinking alcohol with this drinkable salad cocktail!

"Chocolate pudding with amaro ice cream" ¥1,540 (tax included) *Photo bottom right
A luxurious adult dessert cocktail that allows you to enjoy all kinds of sweets at once, with homemade ice cream made with Scarlet Verde Amaro, chocolate pudding with rum, and topped with brownies. Sprinkle the provided rock salt on top halfway through to enjoy.

▶︎Bar BenFiddich &SPIRITS Exclusive Scarlet Verde Amaro Cocktail
<Available every Friday and Saturday from 18:00 to 23:00>

Valentine for Verde ￥1,320 (tax included)

"Valentine for Verde", invented by Taku Moriwaki of Bar BenFiddich, is a Valentine's Day cocktail made with Scarlet Verde Amaro. The sweetness of chocolate rum and cocoa powder, the glassy and pleasant bitterness of Verde Amaro, and the olive juice and Parmesan cheese on top are a perfect match! It's like a dish and a dessert, and is a very satisfying drink. This cocktail is available every Friday and Saturday after 6:00 p.m.

▶︎Three types of scarlet cocktails available only at SAKE COLLECTIVE & SPIRITS
<Available daily from 18:00 to 23:00>

A special cocktail using three types of Scarlett, created by Hidekazu Suzuki, Chief Manager of SAKE COLLECTIVE & SPIRITS. Available every day from 6:00pm for the month of February.

"Scarlet Sour" ¥1,430 (tax included) *Photo on the left
The roasted aroma of coffee and the sweetness of amaretto further enhance the bitterness of Scarlet Aperitivo.

"Green Syndrome" ¥1,430 (tax included) *Center of photo
The bittersweet combination of chrysanthemum and grapefruit is complemented by the lush flavor of scarlet verde amaro.

"Route Nine" ¥1,430 (tax included) *Photo on the right
The complex flavor of Scarlett Radiceamaro harmonizes with the bitterness and sweetness of tonic water, making this a long cocktail that is soon to become an addictive treat.

▶︎Scarlet 3-flavor tasting set for both stores
<Available all day at both stores during opening hours>

Scarlet 3-flavor tasting set ¥1,320 (tax included)

For those who are trying Scarlet for the first time, or for those who want to know the difference between the three flavors, we recommend the 15ml x 3 types tasting set. It is a delicious herbal liquor even when drunk as is, so please take this opportunity to experience the rich flavor of Scarlet.

■Special limited edition poster giveaway

During the event, anyone who purchases a bottle of Scarlett or completes all three cocktails on Motonaga's guest day will receive a limited edition Scarlett poster.

Scarlett limited poster

The Scarlett bottle has a hidden gimmick that is characteristic of Motonaga, who is originally from Osaka! Please take a look at the seal and tag of the product.

"SCARLET & SPIRITS" is scheduled to run from February 2nd to February 29th. We will do our best to promote the charm of "Scarlett" to as many people as possible in order to make them fall in love with it.

◇Iseya Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.:https://www.iseyadistillery.jp/
◇RUDDER Co., Ltd.:https://www.rudd.jp/

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Address: Marunouchi Building, 2-4-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 1st basement floor
Phone number: 03-6269-9555
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