Bucah Original Italian Sambuca Liqueur 70 cl 38%

Sambuca traditionally belongs to the Italian evening, where the glass is set alight, anise burns sweetly in the nose, and conversation flows until the bottle is empty. Bucah takes the familiar formula and turns both sweetness and strength up a notch.

Expert's Description

Bucah Original is an Italian sambuca liqueur at 38% ABV that breaks slightly from the classic sambuca style by being less syrupy-sweet and more powerful in flavour.

The liqueur is built around the characteristic anise flavour sambuca is known for, but Bucah emphasises a smooth, round mouthfeel rather than pure sweetness. It is traditionally served ice-cold as a shot, often with three coffee beans in the glass in the Italian custom known as "con la mosca".

Taste

The nose is intense with star anise and liquorice, while the palate is sweet, smooth and warmly spiced with a touch of fennel. The 38% strength gives a noticeable, but not unbalanced, alcoholic bite on the finish.

Specifications

Name: Bucah Original
Producer: Bucah
Region/Country: Italy
Type: Italian Sambuca Liqueur
Main Ingredients/Flavorings: Anise
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 5700002277732
Serving Suggestion: Serve ice-cold as a shot, ideally with three coffee beans in the glass

Taste Profile

Sweet · Anise · Smooth · Powerful

Did You Know?

The tradition of three coffee beans in the sambuca glass symbolises health, happiness and prosperity and is known in Italian as "con la mosca" (with the fly).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bucah Original Sambuca

How is Bucah Original best served?

Best served ice-cold as a shot, ideally stored in the freezer, so the smooth, sweetly aromatic anise flavour shows at its best.

Why do people put coffee beans in the sambuca glass?

It is an Italian custom called "con la mosca", where three coffee beans symbolise health, happiness and prosperity.

Can Bucah Original be used in cocktails?

Yes, it works well in drinks where a distinct anise flavour is wanted, for example in an espresso-based cocktail or mixed with soda water. Also take a look at our full range of Bucah if you’d like to try the other variants.

What is the difference between Bucah and a classic Italian sambuca?

Bucah is less syrupy-sweet and more powerful in flavour than many classic sambucas, with a focus on a smooth mouthfeel.

Is Bucah Original a good digestif?

Yes, its anise-driven, warming character makes it a classic way to end a meal, served cold.