Strega is bottled at 80 proof (40% alc/vol), which is an alcohol content comparable to most hard liquors, but it has a sweetness and viscosity typical of liqueurs. Among its approximately 70 herbal ingredients are mint and fennel, giving it a complex flavor with minty and coniferous notes.

Strega is an Italian word for "witch" and the liquor is sometimes referred to as the "witch's liqueur." Strega has been processed in Benevento, Italy since 1860.

Galliano and Strega are two of Italy's best-known herbal liqueurs. At first glance, they look similar because each is a brilliant yellow color. Tastewise, the two are very different. Where Galliano is focused on vanilla and anise, Strega's flavor is dominated by mint, juniper, and anise.