Drink of the Week: Luxardo Del Santo Herbal Liqueur

Getting the last word on The Last Word, iconic Italian distiller Luxardo is cornering the market on the classic cocktail with the stateside release of Del Santo Herbal Liqueur. Well-known for their Maraschino Originale liqueur—also a key component in the cocktail—Luxardo produces a wide range of liqueurs and distillates. And Del Santo has long been available in European markets.

Launched in the United States earlier this year, Del Santo is produced with a broad botanical bill of herbs, roots, and spices, including mace, galangal, clove, calamus, and achillea moschata, a perennial native to the Alps. The resulting liqueur is bittersweet and herbaceous with subtle floral notes and a lingering spice on the finish. And at 40% ABV versus green Chartreuse’s 55%, Luxardo’s herbal liqueur makes for a more approachable Last Word. $39.99, kegnbottle.com