Chicago - CH Distillery Dogma Amargo de Chile, Illinois

Warm molé spice, roasted cocoa, and vivid chile aromatics surge from Chicago - CH Distillery Dogma Amargo de Chil, a bold Latin-style amaro that balances fiery heat with bittersweet complexity. Built around chile peppers and inspired by the layered flavors of traditional Mexican molé, the spirit combines earthy spice, cinnamon warmth, and herbal bitterness into a richly textured and highly versatile liqueur. Produced by CH Distillery in Chicago’s historic Pilsen neighborhood, the amaro reflects the distillery’s dedication to handcrafted, bartender-driven spirits rooted in quality ingredients and local production.

Product Details:

• Alcohol: 32% ABV
  
• Primary Flavor Components: Chile peppers, cocoa, molé spices, cinnamon
  
• Production Philosophy: Handmade spirits using organic Illinois grains and natural ingredients
  
• Suggested Cocktails: Spicy Old Fashioned, Chile Hot Chocolate, Spiced White Russian

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with deeply aromatic molé spice layered with roasted cacao, dried chile, cinnamon, and earthy herbal undertones. On the palate, warming chile pepper heat unfolds alongside bittersweet cocoa, dark caramel, and savory spice notes that build in intensity without overwhelming balance. The finish is long and bittersweet, combining cinnamon warmth, lingering pepper spice, and classic amaro bitterness with subtle sweetness and smoky depth.

Awards & Accolades:

• Bronze: 2018 New York International Spirits Competition, Liqueurs and Others

Distiller’s Background:

Founded in 2013, CH Distillery has become one of Chicago’s leading artisan spirits producers, known for its grain-to-glass production methods and commitment to local sourcing. Located in the city’s historic Pilsen neighborhood, the distillery operates a large-scale facility dedicated to handcrafted spirits made from organic Illinois grains and premium ingredients. CH’s Dogma line was developed specifically with bartenders in mind, focusing on distinctive flavor profiles and cocktail versatility. The acquisition of Jeppson’s Malört in 2018 further cemented the distillery’s place within Chicago’s modern spirits culture.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve lightly chilled or over ice as an aperitif or digestif. Excellent in spirit-forward cocktails such as a Spicy Old Fashioned or paired with dark chocolate desserts, mole dishes, smoked meats, or cinnamon-spiced pastries. Its bittersweet heat also works beautifully in coffee-based cocktails and winter warmers.