Consider Basbas, the amaro-like herbal liqueur which was initially made in Ibiza by monks in the 16th century, and is enjoying a modern revival just as cocktail culture enjoys a fernet- and anise-spirit revival. While historically hard to find stateside, it’s slowly becoming more widely available for purchase in the United States. Basbas takes part in that tradition as a complex, anise-forward spirit that combines notes of wild sage, rosemary, and island citrus that was perfected over five generations by monks who prized its digestif properties. | Basbas Basbas Premium Hierbas Spirit $68 Prices taken at time of publishing. $68 at BasbasThe liqueur used to be “nearly impossible” to find in the United States for the average consumer.