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VERMOUTH / AROMATIZED WINE

BONAL FRANCE Since 1865, this spicy, earthy aperitif has been known as “ouvre l’appétit” –the key to the appetite. Serious in its role as an aperitif, and then popular with sportsmen, Bonal became an early sponsor of the Tour de France. Bonal Gentiane Quina Aperitif Wine 32PF / 750ML / 2 COP Made close to the French alps in St. Laurent du Pont, this is a fortified wine infused with gentian, cinchona and other herbs to a recipe created in 1865. Bittersweet with green grapes, prune, figs, plump sultana, liquorice and citrus with gentian and quinine bitterness. Neat, with a twist; or enhance drinks in place of sweet red vermouth. 5+ Stars Difford’s Guide.

BYRRH FRANCE Produced since 1873 in the small French town of Thuir. Evolved from quinine bark infusions used to prevent malaria in 1850. Byrrh Grand Quinquina Aperitif Wine 36PF / 750ML / 2 COP Oh, and incidentally, it’s pronounced like, well, “beer.” Fortified wine, produced since 1873 in the small French town of Thuir. Byrrh is created by macerating South America Quinquina, coffee, bitter orange, colombo and cocoa in Muscat Mistelles, then matured in oak casks. The fruit-forward wine lends natural sweetness, so no additional sugar is needed, and also provides Byrrh with its refreshing balance of fruit and spice. Byrrh is a bit softer than vermouth with heavy wine flavors and just a mild quinine flavor to add bitterness. Traditionally served as an aperitif, chilled with a slice of lemon. 5+ Stars Difford’s Guide

BROVO USA WASHINGTON American-made vermouth, one that highlights the wine made

in Washington state, at a value oriented price. BroVo Sweet Vermouth “Jammy” 39.8PF / 750ML / 2 COP

Merlot-based vermouth with the addition of cherries, hibiscus, ginger, tellicherry peppercorns, coriander seed, orange peel, lemon peel, cacao nibs, and decaf coffee beans. Sweetened to 10% sugar with agave nectar. There’s a dryness to the finish, uncommon in a sweet red vermouth. Holds up to rye. 96pts/Platinum Medal 2014 Beverage Testing Institute BroVo Rosé Vermouth “Pink” 39.8PF / 750ML / Delicious rosé vermouth that starts with the Pinot Noir grape. Hearty and balanced with fall flavors, Pink is combined with orange peel, hibiscus, chamomile, sage, tarragon, pink peppercorn, grains of paradise, juniper berry, and rose geranium. It is sweetened with agave nectar to about 6% sugar. Sippable and mixes well. 93pts/Best Buy Beverage Testing Institute BroVo Floral Vermouth “Pretty” 39.8PF / 750ML / 2 COP Our version of a Blanc vermouth. Pinot Gris wine from the Wahluke Slope, with the addition of vanilla bean, cardamom, elderflower, chamomile, lemon peel, comfrey, and angelica. Sweetened to 6% sugar with agave nectar. Best in Category 2015 American Distilling Institute BroVo Dry Vermouth “Witty ” 792767 / 750ML / 2 COP Witty is a non-traditional dry white vermouth with a delicate flavor profile that is lovely on its own or in a cocktail. It’s a solid interpretation of a traditional European product that features Washington wine from the Wahluke Slope. 90pts, Best Buy Wine Enthusiast 2 COP

THE BYRRH COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces Byrrh Grand Quinquina 1 ounce Cognac 1/4 ounce Massenez Kirsch DIRECTIONS Stir with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. — TEMPEREDSPIRITS.COM

COMOZ Established in 1856, Comoz was the second-oldest of Chambéry vermouth producers after Dolin, and was the first to produce in a crystal-clear style. Comoz came to fame as the essential vermouth in the El Presidente cocktail in Cuba. Vermouth Blanc 32PF / 750ML Comoz is less sweet than other v e rmo u t h

blanc, with notes of stone fruits, alpine flowers and a deep, resonant undercurrent of wormwood. This deeper profile marries with whiskey better than any other pale vermouth. 5+ Stars Difford’s Guide

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