Brace yourself: Fernet Branca is an acquired taste. However, the fact that it has developed a cult following around the world should tell you that there’s more to this amaro than meets the nose. It tastes like a lot of things, including intense herbs and spices, bitter black licorice, and aggressive notes of chocolate, rhubarb, quinine, and aloe. Plus, there’s that generous 40% to 45% alcohol by volume (ABV) contributing to the flavor.