Lo-Fi Aperitifs Sweet Vermouth
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2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Winner
Layered with aromas and flavors of rhubarb, cocoa, vanilla, wild cherry bark, and exotic spices. The sweet finish is balanced with hints of oak and a pleasing bitterness from the gentian root and orange oil bitters.
Premium wine legs were blended together and fortified with neutral grape spirits to produce a base that has a balanced mouth feel and creamy texture. Cream sherry wine adds extra weight and complex nutty character. Free of caramel coloring for a light, natural appearance.
Pairs well with straight bourbon, rye whiskey and other flavorful spirits (gin, tequila, mezcal).
Proof: 33
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Since most sweet vermouths resemble red wine the golden hue may surprise – and that’s just fine for this versatile option. The light, sweet aroma suggests vanilla, peach nectar and mint, while the palate shows dried apricot, ripe pear, waxy honey and elderflower, exiting with mild baking spice and drying lemon pith.
Historically a dry, herb-infused, and sometimes pleasantly bitter fine wine, today vermouth is indispensable to any modern mixologist. Typically vermouths are Italian if red and sweet and French if golden and drier in character.
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