Amaro SourvsTrinidad Sour
Which one fits your taste?
Amaro Sour
A bittersweet whiskey sour built around a rich amaro base instead of straight whiskey.
Trinidad Sour
An unusual, bitters-forward sour that leads with Angostura bitters instead of a base spirit.
Amaro Sour
Trinidad Sour
Base
whiskey
whiskey
Glassware
Coupe
Coupe
Flavor Notes
bitter, sour
bitter, sour
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The Amaro Sour and Trinidad Sour share a very similar flavor profile — both are bitter and complex and bright and citrus-forward. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (whiskey vs. whiskey) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.