Sons Of Vancouver Distillery - Amaretto No 82

Sons of Vancouver Distillery is a craft producer based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, known for thoughtful small-batch spirits that draw on classic European traditions while using locally sourced and quality ingredients. Their Amaretto No.

82 takes its name and inspiration from the storied Italian amaretto tradition, a style of almond-forward liqueur with roots stretching back centuries in northern Italy.

While the distillery operates out of Canada, this expression is produced with a commitment to the Italian method, centering on bitter almond and apricot kernel as its core flavoring agents, which gives it that characteristic bittersweet profile that distinguishes a well-made amaretto from a simple sugar-forward imitation.

The result is a liqueur with genuine complexity, balancing roasted nuttiness against a restrained sweetness that does not overwhelm the palate. 49 for 750ml, this sits firmly in the premium tier for the category, and it earns that position through its careful production and distinct character.

It works well as a digestif served neat or over a single large ice cube, and it performs strongly in classic cocktails such as the Amaretto Sour, where its depth and slight bitterness can stand up to citrus without disappearing.

For customers who find mass-market amarettos too sweet or one-dimensional, this offers a more considered alternative from a producer with a track record of quality craft spirits.