Fernet-Branca liqueur

Fernet-Branca is one of the world's most famous herbal liqueurs, known for its bitter, medicinal profile and its secret recipe containing 27 different herbs, roots, and spices. It was created in 1845 in Milan, Italy, by Bernardino Branca, who combined his expertise with that of a Swedish doctor named Fernet to develop the tonic.

The brand has remained a family-owned legacy for over 175 years. While it is iconic in Italy, it has achieved legendary status in Argentina and San Francisco. Production remains centered at the original distillery in Milan (Fratelli Branca Distillerie), with a second major facility in Buenos Aires to serve the immense South American demand. The Fratelli Branca Distillerie S.r.l. remains the ultimate owner, standing out as one of the few global spirits brands to resist acquisition by larger conglomerates like Diageo or Pernod Ricard.