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Dry Vermouth Tasting

Fortunately Cinzano is no more available via its supplier in Dubai [which was A+E]. Fortunately this gave me the opportunity to change to a good product. Fortunately the suppliers were so nice, to drop me their suggestions. Fortunately - they were all great. Unfortunately it is so hard to choose... I had three products to compare: Noilly Prat - Original Dry is the benchmark. This is which most people, who like Martini cocktails would prefer [yes the original Martini with gin - which only maybe substituted with vodka, vermouth and optional orange bitters - no strawberry, caramel, toffee, cotton candy or any other hogus]. Dolin is French as Noilly Prat - and maybe not that good known. It still has a great reputation under Martini cocktail connoisseurs and bartenders.  And finally Vya - the new kid on the block! A boutique vermouth made by a boutique winery in California. I was especially excited to try Vya - as I have heard so much about it and could ...

Short noted: dry vermouth a

For the moment I am reviewing quite a lot of products... Vermouth is one of them. I was surprised to hear, that not only Dolin and Carpano Antica are now available, but also the US based boutique vermouth brand Vya. Today I tasted dry vermouths: Vya very dry, Dolin Extra dry and as comparison Cincano extra dry. The Cincano was quite bold, simple and overall yuk! This might beone reason, why people prefer only a touch of vermouth in their martinis... The Dolin surprised me...  Very fine, almost like a fino sherry with also very subtle but perfectly balanced herbal notes. Vya against this was much spicier, with some orange zest notes... But also a fantastic option. I will come back with a proper review, if I have the benchmark, Noilly Prat to compare...