Lisbon's golden hour has a colour, and Per Se bottled it. This is the first aperitivo made entirely in Portugal, launched in 2019 and built from 24 botanicals that are distilled and macerated rather than simply blended. Within a few years of release it was named Best Aperitif in the World at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and took a Double Gold at the SIP Awards.
It belongs to Casa Redondo, the Portuguese family house approaching its centenary that also makes Licor Beirão, the number one spirit in the country. Per Se is their answer to the Italian aperitivo, and it is drier, more herbal and less sweet than the orange bottle you already know.
Product Details
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 14.5%
- Size: 70 cl
- Origin: Portugal
- House: Casa Redondo, produced by Destilatum
- 24 distilled and macerated botanicals
- Contains no sulphites
Tasting Notes
A bright, warm orange in the glass, the shade of a southern Portuguese sunset. Cardamom and orange zest lead the nose, with Jamaican pepper and Portuguese hops sitting behind them. The palate is light and citrus forward with a velvety weight and a gentle sweetness, closing on a measured bitterness that resets the palate rather than coating it. Complex in its ingredients, uncomplicated in the glass. At 14.5% it sits well below Campari and most vermouth, which means it stretches across a long afternoon instead of ending it.
Serving Suggestions
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Per Se Spritz: Fill a wine glass with ice. Add 6 cl of Per Se, 9 cl of prosecco and a splash of soda. Garnish with an orange slice.
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Per Se & Tonic: Mix 10 cl of Per Se with 10 cl of tonic water over ice and finish with an orange zest.
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Per Se on the Rocks: Pour 10 cl of Per Se over plenty of ice and garnish with an orange zest.
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Prefer everything in one order? Each bundle pairs the bottle with the mixers for that serve, at less than buying the pieces separately.
Food Pairing
Built for the hour before dinner. Serve with olives, salted almonds, cured meats, aged cheese or anything straight off the grill.
