Brand
Scrappy's Bitters
US brand of handcrafted cocktail bitters produced in small batches in Seattle, Washington. Founded by Miles Thomas, the range focuses on high-proof tinctures designed for professional mixology and home use.
- Seattle · Washington · USA
- Since 2008
- 12 products
The story
Scrappy's Bitters was created by Seattle bartender Miles Thomas, who sought bitters with greater focus on flavor compared with traditional brands. After years of development and testing, the first commercial release occurred in 2008. The company has grown into an international supplier for bars while maintaining artisanal production in Seattle.
Production philosophy
Priority on ingredient quality and sensory research: targeted extractions and experiments to achieve depth and aromatic balance for enhancing classic and contemporary cocktails. Small-batch production and careful selection of raw materials.
Territory
Seattle, Washington (USA) with international distribution and presence in bars and specialized retailers.
Production method
Handcrafted small-batch production; preparation of alcoholic tinctures/infusions from peels, herbs and spices, with manual bottling in Seattle. (Specific extraction methods are not publicly disclosed.)
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Seattle
- Categories
- Artisanal bitters
- Tinctures and flavorings for cocktails
- Bar and mixology supplies
- Raw materials
- ethyl alcohol
- water
- citrus peels (e.g. lime, orange, Seville)
- herbs and spices (cardamom, lavender, celery, etc.)
- aromatic ingredients such as cacao (for Chocolate) and specific botanicals for each flavor
- Representative products
- Aromatic Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
- Black Lemon Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
- Cardamom Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
- Celery Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
- Chocolate Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
- Fire Tincture Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
- Grapefruit Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
- Lavender Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
- Lime Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
- Orange Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
- Orleans Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
- Seville Orange Bitters 14,8cl - Scrappy's Bitters
What makes it distinctive
- Founded by Miles Thomas; first commercial release in 2008.
- Handcrafted small-batch production in Seattle, WA.
- Core Essentials bitters range complemented by seasonal releases and gift sets.
- High-proof products used by professional bars (e.g. Lime 49.1% ABV, Seville Orange 47.5% ABV).
- Manufacturer listed as Scrappy's Bitters LLC based in Seattle (company address available on safety data sheets).