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In this episode of the Arthur Avenue Podcast, the guys sit down with world-famous comedian Mike Figs for a full deep dive into the world of Italian amaros. From aggressive alpine herbs and menthol bombs to rich caramel, citrus peel, espresso, cola, and baking spice notes, they break down 8 of the best amaros every serious drinker should know.

Then things immediately go off the rails.

Mike takes on the legendary 36-Second Amaro Challenge — tasting all 8 amaros back-to-back while trying to describe each one before his tastebuds completely surrender. Some descriptions are accurate. Some sound medically concerning.

The episode also includes:

• A breakdown of different amaro flavor profiles
• Beginner vs advanced amaros
• Which amaros work best neat, chilled, or in cocktails
• Rapid-fire questions with Mike
• Mike Figs talking about his favorite spots in the Bronx’s Little Italy
• Stories, chaos, and the usual Arthur Avenue nonsense

If you’ve ever wanted to understand why Italians drink bitter herbal liquor after dinner like it’s sacred medicine, this episode is for you.

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