Castello Mio Sambuca Castello Mio Sambuca Castello Mio is a brand of Sambuca liqueur owned and produced by Castle Brands Inc. Described as “super premium,” Castello Mio is distilled in Veneto, Italy by a family company that has been in business since the 1800s. It has an ABV of 38%. Castello Mio Classico is available in the traditional Sambuca flavor of anise, herbs and spices. The brand also produces an Espresso flavor, which combines Sambuca with espresso made from real Italian roast coffee beans. Castello Mio Classico received a rating of 86 from the Beverage Tasting Institute in 2013. Castello Mio Espresso received
Mirto (liqueur) Mirto (liqueur) Mirto (licòre/-i de murta in Sardinian, licòr di mortula in Corsican) is a popular liqueur in the Mediterranean islands of Sardinia, Corsica and Capraia. It is obtained from the myrtle plant through the alcoholic maceration of the berries or a compound of berries and leaves. Myrtle grows freely in Sardinia, where the liqueur was consumed as part of a local niche market, in two varieties: the one with black berries and the other one with the white ones; legend has it that, long ago, Sardinian bandits introduced this particular usage of the plant to the nearby island of