CH Distillery Rubin Bitter Grapefruit Aperitif. OMG I have found my bitter soulmate. So, this is a very bitter, very unique grapefruit liqueur/amaro made at a craft distillery in Chicago. I discovered this at a bar last month, and it absolutely blew my mind.

I’ll say, this strong flavor is not for everyone, but personally…I am a grapefruit FIEND and adore this. I grew up regularly eating several grapefruits each day, peeling it like an orange, and never even thought of it as bitter til later in life when I heard others describe it as such.

Anyway, if you’ve seen my rave and obsession about the Giffard Pamplemousse liqueur, this is like its bitter aggressive cousin. It has a comparable level of “freshness” that actually tastes like real fresh grapefruits, but it lacks the sweetness and has a biting bitterness that reminds me of grapefruit pith (in the best way possible). The aftertaste is extremely long and lingers, and overall I am just enamored by the magic of this spirit.

If you are in the Chicago area, are a grapefruit fan, and are able to get ahold of this, DO IT. This will absolutely work magic in cocktails. Fantastic!