Sambuca from Opal Nera
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Opal Nera Black
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Opal Nera Black
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Opal Nera Black is an Italian sambuca with a very clear sense of identity. The name already sets the direction: this is the black expression from Opal Nera, with a presentation that makes it instantly recognisable.
At 40% alcohol, it sits firmly within the sambuca category. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see Opal Nera Black as a bottle chosen for its specific style, Italian origin and the distinctive dark positioning carried by the brand name.
Additional information about the brand can be found at https://www.opalnera.com/
No detailed tasting notes are supplied for Opal Nera Black. Based on the available information, it can be described as an Italian sambuca at 40%, without adding specific aroma, palate or finish details that are not provided.Opal Rossa Blood Cherry
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Opal Rossa Blood Cherry
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Opal Rossa Blood Cherry takes Italian sambuca in a distinctly red, fruit-led direction. The name says a lot already: Blood Cherry is the central idea here, giving this bottle a different angle within the sambuca category.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see it as a good conversation piece for customers who know sambuca but are curious about a more distinctive variation from Opal Nera. At 30% alcohol, it remains clearly in liqueur territory, with enough presence to stand out in its style.
This Opal Rossa Blood Cherry is a popular reference and is marked as last bottles, making it particularly relevant for anyone looking for this specific expression.
Additional information about the brand can be found at https://www.opalnera.com/
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about aniseed drinks
What is Raki?
Raki is a traditional Turkish drink, often referred to as "the lion's milk" because of its milky colour when water is added. It is usually made from grapes or sultanas, with the addition of anise seeds. Raki is often drunk as an aperitif and goes well with mezes, small snacks popular in Turkish cuisine.
What is Pastis?
Pastis is a popular French aperitif drink that originated in Provence. It was developed as a replacement for absinthe, which was banned in the early 20th century. The drink is based on star anise, liquorice and various herbs. When water is added to Pastis, the colour changes to a milky white, similar to Raki.
What is Sambuca?
Sambuca is an Italian liqueur with a strong anise flavour and a sweet profile. It is often drunk straight, with three coffee beans in it, symbolising health, wealth and happiness. Sambuca can also be served flambéed or as an additive in coffee.
What is Ouzo?
Ouzo is a Greek anise liqueur distilled from grape residues and flavoured with anise and other spices. Like Raki and Pastis, Ouzo turns into a milky substance when mixed with water. It is often enjoyed as an aperitif and goes well with Greek mezze.
What are the similarities between sambuca, raki, pastis and ouzo?
The most obvious common feature of these drinks is their anise flavour, which gives a sweet, aromatic and sometimes slightly sharp note to the drink.
In addition, Raki, Pastis and Ouzo share another common feature: their reaction to water, where they take on a milky colour through a process known as "louche". This phenomenon occurs when the essential oils in anise, which are soluble in alcohol but not in water, form emulsions.
What are the differences between sambuca, raki, pastis and ouzo?
Raki, Pastis and Ouzo have strong similarities, especially when combined with water. However, Raki often has a slightly stronger anise flavour, Pastis can have liquorice notes and Ouzo has a characteristic Greek spiciness.
The sweetness and ability to detect coffee beans makes Sambuca easier to distinguish from the other three anise drinks.
