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RECORD amaro-di-angostura · EVIDENCE GRADE C · UNCLAIMED · LAST VERIFIED 2026-07-05

House of Angostura

Laventille · Trinidad and Tobago · 10.649, -61.497

REGION: rest of worldTRADITION: World amaroEST. 1824WEBSITE ↗

ZONE 01 — VERIFIED FACTS

Founded (house's own dating)
1824 — 'Our story began in 1824, with Dr. Johann Siegert's pioneering invention of ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters'; the House dates its founding to the bitters' inventionA·3
Founder background & move to Trinidad
Dr. Johann Gottlieb Benjamin Siegert, a German doctor who served as Surgeon-General in Simón Bolívar's army in Venezuela, developed the bitters formula in 1824; the business relocated from Venezuela to Trinidad in 1876 (Wikipedia dates the company's organisation to c.1830)C·5
Headquarters (registered address)
Corner Eastern Main Road and Trinity Avenue, Laventille, Republic of Trinidad & TobagoA·1
Corporate structure
Angostura Limited is a subsidiary of Angostura Holdings Limited, which is listed on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange (TTSE)A·7
Current controlling shareholder
Per official statement dated 26 October 2023: CL Financial Limited (in Liquidation) is sole shareholder of CL World Brands Limited, itself sole shareholder of Rumpro Company Limited, which directly holds ~44.97% of Angostura's issued shares; Clico directly holds ~2.57%; 'CLF remains the controlling shareholder'A·4
Amaro di Angostura launch
'Launched in July 2014 to commemorate Angostura's 190th anniversary'C·6
Amaro di Angostura ABV
35% ABV (70 proof)C·6
Recognition (per producer awards listing)
World Spirits Awards: Gold 2020, Double Gold 2021, Gold 2022, Gold 2023; Bartender Spirits Awards 2021: Gold and 'Grand Liqueur of the Year'; San Francisco World Spirits: Gold 2020, Silver 2021A·3

ZONE 02 — AI-COLLATED SUMMARY

AI-ASSISTED · FROM GRADED PUBLIC SOURCES

House of Angostura dates its founding to 1824, when Dr. Johann Siegert invented ANGOSTURA aromatic bitters in Venezuela; the business moved to Laventille, Trinidad in 1876. Angostura Limited is a subsidiary of TTSE-listed Angostura Holdings Limited, controlled by CL Financial (in liquidation) through CL World Brands and Rumpro (per the company's October 2023 statement). Amaro di Angostura, launched July 2014 for the 190th anniversary, blends the house's aromatic bitters with neutral spirit and spices, rests three months, and bottles at 35% ABV per Difford's. It holds multiple World Spirits Awards Golds.

AI-collated from the graded sources; adversarially re-verified 2026-07-05 with all cited URLs fetched live. Operator review pending.

ZONE 03 — PRODUCER-SUBMITTED NOTES

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PRODUCTS ON RECORD

Amaro di Angostura

35% ABV

BOTTLE IMAGE
ADDED BY THE PRODUCER

SUBCATEGORY classicoRING coreTRADITION World amaroSELF-IDENTIFIED “Producer's own words: 'derived from the bespoke process used in creating the House of Angostura's iconic aromatic bitters' — it 'combines ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters with a neutral spirit and added spices to create a magnificent herbal liqueur'; 'the spirit, spices and bitter herbs were mixed and left to marry for 3 months', 'produced by blenders of the House of ANGOSTURA® who have more than 70 years of blending expertise'.”

Launched in July 2014 to mark Angostura's 190th anniversary, Amaro di Angostura is built from the house's own aromatic bitters blended with neutral spirit and spices, then rested for three months before bottling. The producer states it is Sodium Free and Kosher certified.

BOTANICAL MATRIX — 6 GRADED EDGES

  • Angostura aromatic bitters base · bitteringA·2
  • Clove · spiceC·6
  • Nutmeg · spiceC·6
  • Cinnamon · spiceC·6
  • Cardamom · spiceC·6
  • Black pepper · spiceC·6

DESCRIPTORS

  • Cinnamon ▮▮▮▮▮A·2
  • Liquorice ▮▮▮▮▮A·2
  • Citrus ▮▮▮▮▮A·2
  • Chocolate ▮▮▮▮▮A·2
  • Toasted caramel ▮▮▮▮▮A·2
  • Sweet herbs ▮▮▮▮▮A·2

SERVES

The Amora Amaro

producer

    Cocktail featuring Amaro di Angostura, listed by name on the producer's product page.A·2

    Amaroni

    producer

      Cocktail featuring Amaro di Angostura, listed by name on the producer's product page (Negroni-style riff).A·2

      Sidekick

      producer

        Cocktail featuring Amaro di Angostura, listed by name on the producer's product page.A·2

        The Inception

        producer

          Cocktail featuring Amaro di Angostura, listed by name on the producer's product page.A·2

          Neat or over ice

          producer

            Producer-recommended simple serve: 'over ice, is splendid on its own and offers delicious harmony in a cocktail'.A·2

            ZONE 04 — COMMUNITY TASTING NOTES

            RESERVED — community notes open in V2 with moderation and bias handling. The contributions ledger is already recording.

            COMMON QUESTIONS

            Where is House of Angostura made?
            House of Angostura is made in Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago, and was founded in 1824.
            What style of amaro is House of Angostura?
            On The Amaro Atlas, Amaro di Angostura is recorded in the core ring, classico subcategory, within the World amaro tradition. The producer describes it as "Producer's own words: 'derived from the bespoke process used in creating the House of Angostura's iconic aromatic bitters' — it 'combines ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters with a neutral spirit and added spices to create a magnificent herbal liqueur'; 'the spirit, spices and bitter herbs were mixed and left to marry for 3 months', 'produced by blenders of the House of ANGOSTURA® who have more than 70 years of blending expertise'.".

            SOURCES — A–D GRADED (7)

            1. [1]AHouse of Angostura — Official Site (homepage; product portfolio 'Others' category) · Angostura Limited · producer-official · accessed 2026-07-05Supports HQ address, 'Angostura Limited is a subsidiary of Angostura Holdings Limited', and Amaro di Angostura's presence in the portfolio under 'Others'. Does not state the TTSE listing (see S7) or a founding year.
            2. [2]AAmaro di ANGOSTURA® — Product Page · Angostura Limited (House of Angostura) · producer-official · accessed 2026-07-05Supports process description, bitters-base botanical (confirmed), tasting notes, named cocktails/serves, Sodium Free + Kosher claims. Does NOT state ABV or launch date — those rest on S6.
            3. [3]AOur Story — Angostura (history + awards listing) · Angostura Limited · producer-official · accessed 2026-07-05States 'Our story began in 1824, with Dr. Johann Siegert's pioneering invention of ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters' and lists Amaro di Angostura's awards (2020-2023). Does not mention Siegert's full name, Surgeon-General role, or the Trinidad relocation (see S5).
            4. [4]AAngostura Clarifies Recent Statements on its Shareholding (official statement, 26 Oct 2023) · Angostura Limited / Angostura Holdings Limited · producer-official · accessed 2026-07-05Official corporate disclosure dated 26 October 2023; most recent official ownership statement found as of 2026-07-05. Confirms CLF (in Liquidation) -> CL World Brands -> Rumpro (~44.97%) chain and Clico ~2.57%, and that 'CLF remains the controlling shareholder'. Directly contradicts S6's 'Owner: Gruppo Campari' claim, which was rejected.
            5. [5]CHouse of Angostura — Wikipedia · Wikipedia · database · accessed 2026-07-05Used ONLY for founder background (Johann Gottlieb Benjamin Siegert, German doctor, Surgeon-General in Bolivar's army; bitters formula 1824) and the 1876 relocation to Trinidad; it dates company organisation to c.1830. Its ownership section (pre-liquidation CL Financial) was not used for current ownership.
            6. [6]CAmaro Di Angostura — Difford's Guide · Difford's Guide · database · accessed 2026-07-05Sole fetched source stating ABV (35%, 70 proof) and launch ('Launched in July 2014 to commemorate Angostura's 190th anniversary'). Its spice list ('clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper spice') is a reviewer tasting note, not an ingredients list — corresponding botanical edges are held at 'rumoured'. Its 'Owner: Gruppo Campari' claim is FALSE per official S4 and was rejected.
            7. [7]AInvestor Relations — Angostura Holdings Limited · Angostura Holdings Limited · producer-official · accessed 2026-07-05Added at verify gate 2026-07-05. States verbatim that the company is 'listed on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange (TTSE)' and repeats that Angostura Limited is a subsidiary of Angostura Holdings Limited.

            A producer-official / regulatory · B reputable published · C secondary · D community/unverified