Actually, What is Vermouth?
To celebrate Vermouth Day, I decided to open a couple bottles of La Pivón from Madrid. But maybe I should talk about what Vermouth is, before I get specific about this one. Because I’ve found that most people d...
Discoveries: 3 Wine & Spirits “Must-Trys” Before Summer Ends
DIY Vermouth, Chilled Red Wines, and aging in unusual barrels...
What We’re Drinking – Gonzalez Byass “La Copa” Vermouth
Cocktail lovers, take heed. This new sherry-based vermouth from Gonzalez Byass is going to give you something to shout about. It's a revival of the 19th century La Copa vermouth, made from 8-year old Oloroso an...
Monday’s Martini – North Shore Distiller’s Gin No. 6
Today's martini started with North Shore Distiller's Gin No. 6. It's a lovely gin, a bit off-dry, with juniper that gives way to Valencia orange and honeysuckle. We went through 9 different vermouths, and a few...
Monday Martini – American Bluecoat
The finish is long, with hot pepper and sweet white florals gently and slowly fading away together.
Monday Martini
The finish is long, with hot pepper and sweet white florals gently and slowly fading away together.
How to love vermouth
Most people don't realize that vermouth IS wine: that's the beginning of the problem.