Bark & Bitter makes award winning, non alcoholic spirits and bitters in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Our flagship, Novara Aperitivo, is a 0% ABV Italian inspired bitter aperitivo, bold and bitter forward, and built for alcohol free Negronis and Americanos. We also make a line of non alcoholic cocktail bitters, including Honestly Aromatic, Overtly Orange and New Orleans Bywater.
Founder Nick Nemeth spent more than 20 years behind the bar before starting the company in 2019. We make our products for working bartenders, the friend with the well stocked home bar, and the host whose Negroni everyone asks about: the tastemakers others come to for drink recommendations.
Why partner with us
- We’ve won 15+ international awards, including Non Alcoholic Spirit of the Year at the New Orleans Spirits Competition and Best in Show at the LA Spirits Awards (Novara Aperitivo) and World Alcohol Free Awards (Aromatic Bitters).
- Healthy basket size: Novara sells for $37.95 USD, and free shipping over $75 encourages bigger orders.
- Holiday gifting and Dry January bring strong seasonal peaks, with sustained interest year round driven by the modern non-alcoholic beverage movement, and anchored by evergreen cocktails such as the Negroni and Spritz.
- Previous features include VinePair, Chatelaine and CTV, and as we expand from Canada into the US and UK markets, we have a robust trade resource section supplying photography, brand assets, recipes and review samples.
Who we’d like to work with
- We’re especially keen to work with national food and drink publishers and their commerce teams, whether that’s a product roundup, a gift guide or a recipe feature. We also partner with cocktail and mocktail creators, sober-curious and wellness communities, and sites covering zero proof drinks.
Program terms
- Commission: 15% on all sales
- Cookie duration: 30 days
- Payment: Commissions are paid out through Awin.
- Markets: We ship to Canada, the US, and UK, with prices in CAD or USD and free shipping on orders over $75.
- Health Claims: Please don’t make health or medical claims about our products (including claims re: digestion, gut health, detox, etc.)
- Disclosure: Partners must disclose affiliate links in line with FTC (US) and Competition Bureau (Canada) guidelines.
A note of Duties & Tariffs:
- Bark & Bitter is a Canadian company, but all products ship into the US duty and tariff free under CUSMA. We don't pass on any additional fees to buyers.
