Beverage director Sother Teague estimates he has around 200 bitters on the bar, and guests can taste the bitters on the bar, sample them in drinks, and buy ones they want to use at home.

Bright red and lighter than Angostura, they share a base in gentian root. The combo of Peychaud and Angostura is formidable in such cocktails as the Vieux Carré . Regan's Orange Bitters No.6 ...

As is typical for the spirits world, Angostura's place in society pre-dates its spot at the bar. Here's the history of the bitters and the story behind that interesting label.

But what are Angostura bitters, and how did they earn their place in some of the most classic cocktails on the planet? What's with that label? In the interest of helping you go to the bar smarter ...

The 200th-anniversary bitters have a less spicy and more bitter profile than the famed original. The different ingredients listed are aged rum, angelica root, nutmeg, and Roman wormwood.

As far back as the 1500s, and maybe ancient Egypt, people considered bitters a go-to remedy for headaches, hangovers, hiccups, upset stomach and constipation.

These bitters carry notes of red vermouth into drinks, a flavor that is ideal to complement some of the more common tasting notes found in bourbon. Read more: 16 Best Bourbons To Use In Your Old ...