After aromatic bitters, orange bitters are easily the most commonly called-for bittering agents in cocktails today. There\u2019s also a huge variety of bitters available on the market. Are they any different? Which is best? I put four big bitters brands to the test to see which was best.<\/p>\n Regans\u2019 Orange Bitters No. 6<\/strong> \u2013 A 1990s recreation of Charles Baker\u2019s orange bitters recipe, brought to you by Gary Regan and the Sazerac Company. Tangerine notes on the nose, with clear notes of cardamom and clove-like character on the back end, dollowed by a hint of chocolate. Orange aplenty, but with a bracing, Fernet-like bitterness that really lingers, walloping you on the finish. The best of all worlds, packing both ample, authentic fruit and a big, bitter punch. 45% abv. A \/ $16 per 5 oz. bottle [BUY IT NOW FROM AMAZON<\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters<\/strong> \u2013 Very low alcohol. Lighter in color, much sweeter, but more orange-focused than Regan\u2019s, offering sweet tangerine notes up front that fade into cinnamon and clove notes. Quite a bit sweeter than other brands, with an almost candylike edge to them \u2014 but I like the way they impart a clear orange character (along with mild bitterness) to a cocktail. I like these in punches and other party drinks but don\u2019t reach for them for typical cocktailing needs. 9% abv. B+ \/ $12 per 4 oz. bottle [BUY IT NOW FROM AMAZON<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters<\/strong> \u2013 Interesting nose \u2014 light on orange and heavy\u00a0on notes of coffee, roasted\/smoked meat, ginger, and other savory elements. The body is a nice mix of citrus and more savory elements, but they aren\u2019t overwhelmingly bitter. The smoky element is curious, but a bit at odds with the typical usage of orange bitters. 39% abv.\u00a0B \/ $27 per 200ml bottle [BUY IT NOW FROM AMAZON<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n Angostura Orange Bitters<\/strong> \u2013 Very pale in color, with a bright mandarin\/tangerine note immediately evident. Very sweet on the palate, with a candylike quality that isn\u2019t easily shaken. They\u2019re very similar to Fee Brothers\u2019 offering, except there\u2019s not really any bitterness evident here at all. For a drop of orange candy in your drink, these are fine, but nuance is very much lacking.\u00a028% abv.\u00a0B \/ $13 per 4 oz. bottle [BUY IT NOW FROM AMAZON<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n \t\t\t\tUSD16<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"regans](\"https:\/\/www.drinkhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/regans-bitters.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nRegans’ Orange Bitters No. 6<\/h2>\n