FAQs
WHAT IS AMEN?
AMEN is more than a brand of bitter almond liqueur. It's a different look to a national product , it's the valorization of a traditional Portuguese drink that was stagnant and give it a new image. A bitter almond with an innovative formula, which is made based on a traditional homemade formula but improved and adapted to today's times.
HOW WAS AMEN BORN?
AMEN was born from the taste of bitter almond liqueur but also from the dissatisfaction of the recognition that was given to it and as such arises the goal to revolutionize, enhance and internationalize a Portuguese product stopped in time in terms of image and innovation in its formula. Portugal lacked a Portuguese drink alternative to the typical traditional and outdated Portuguese drinks that we already knew and AMEN comes to present this disruptive alternative.
WHERE IS AMEN PRODUCED?
All AMEN bottles are 100% produced in Portugal, from the liquid to the paper that wraps the bottle.
WHERE CAN I BUY IT?
You can buy from our website and anywhere that is available in the "Find Us" section.
CAN I PARTNER UP WITH AMEN?
Sure, just send us an email to info@amen-doa.com.
HOW MUCH ALCOHOL DOES EACH AMEN HAVE AND WHY IS IT LESS SWEET?
Each bottle of AMEN has 20% alcohol volume and has 98 calories per 100ml, with beer, for example, having 45 calories per 100ml on average.
GLUTEN FREE?
AMEN bitter almond is made with natural ingredients and gluten free.
WHAT ARE AMEN’s INGREDIENTS?
AMEN is composed of water, alcohol, bitter almond flavouring, sugar and glucose syrup. No colouring agents.
WHAT IS THE PRODUCTION PROCESS?
The production of bitter almond liqueur originated in the Algarve region, which arises due to an almond that, due to its bitter taste, was much less consumed than the sweet almond. In order to avoid this waste, this drink was created, which explores and takes advantage of the qualities of this almond.
Crushed, macerated and distilled, this type of almond is transformed into the thick and sweet drink, that nowadays every Portuguese knows and asks for after a good meal. With a few secret touches here and there, this liqueur becomes a holy elixir and blesses the beginning and the end of your meal as you have never experienced before.