Best vermouth on Reddit

430 reviews from r/cocktails, r/bourbon, r/Gin and 9 more subreddits

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#1

Cocchi

4.6
(69)
"Definitely Cocchi di Torino for a Negroni."
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"Cocchi Vermouth Torino."
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"Cocchi di Torino is my favorite."
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"Cocchi really opened my eyes to vermouth."
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"Cocchi Barolo Chinato!"
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"Another for Cocchi Di Torino!"
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"Cocchi Rosa is my personal favorite for a great Negroni."
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"Cocchi has been my go-to for quite a while."
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"Cocchi Torino for the W"
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"Cocchi Torino and Cinzano are probably the most subtle."
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#2

Dolin

4.3
(52)
"Dolin always on hand, Cocchi Torino once in awhile for a bit more character."
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"Dolin is my go-to. Makes delicious manhattans without breaking the bank."
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"I always find Dolin to be solid."
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"Dolin dry vermouth is my go to."
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"You can get Dolin (my choice), along with others."
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"I actually use dolin dry as a line vermouth for martinis."
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"Dolin and Tanqueray is my go-to."
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"Dolin Blanc. This recipe from PUNCH is the best I've tried."
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"Dolin is my new go to."
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"My go-to dry vermouth is Dolin."
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#3

Carpano

4.6
(36)
"Carpano classico. Right price, right flavor balance."
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"Carpano Antico for everything."
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"Carpano Antica is THE vermouth."
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"2/3 Carpano 1/3 Dolin."
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"Carpano Antica."
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"Get some Carpano Antica and make yourself a Kingston Negroni."
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"Carpano Antica or Cocchi Dupo Teatro for a Boulevardier."
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"I like Carpano Classico over Antica Formula for most purposes"
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"I usually always use carpano antica."
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"My go to is either Carpano Antica or Cocchi di Torino."
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#4

Carpano Antica

4.7
(34)
"I personally prefer Carpano Antica, gives the right level of sweetness."
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"Carpano antica for Manhattans."
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"My first venture was a 50 ml bottle of Carpano Antica and thoroughly enjoyed it."
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"Both Carpano Antico and punt e mes work well."
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"You can't go wrong with Cocchi di Torino or Carpano Antica."
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"Carpano Antica or Punt e Mes."
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"Bourbon —> Carpano."
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"Carpano antica is my go to vermouth."
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"Been using carpano antica and dolin for some time now."
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"Carpano Antica and angostura bitters."
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#5

Punt e Mes

4.4
(29)
"I have a bottle with a 50/50 mix of Punt e Mes and Dolin Rouge. Love it!"
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"Punt e Mes was the first sweet vermouth that made me realise vermouth can be, and is, absolutely delicious."
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"Punt E Mea for me."
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"My favorite is Punt e Mes- see my above love amaro."
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"Always punt e mes."
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"Punt E Mes was by far my favorite."
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"I love punt e mes for a vermouth with a bitter kick."
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"I am firmly on team punt e mes though."
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"O shit forgot about Punt e Mes."
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"Punt e Mes would be my first rec if you like more bitterness."
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#6

Cocchi di Torino

4.9
(17)
"Cocci Di Torino > Carpano Antica > Punt E Mes > Dolin > Cinzano > Martini > other cheap vermouths"
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"I’m a big fan of Cocchi di Torino."
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"You can't go wrong with Cocchi di Torino or Carpano Antica."
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"I like Cocchi di Torino and Carpano Antica Formula best."
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"Cocchi di Torino."
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"Cocchi di Torino is my go to, tastes great, easily available and often on offer!"
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"I've come to the conclusion that Cocchi di Torino is the best for the Negroni."
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"I like Cocchi di Torino."
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"Cocchi do Torino for sure!"
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"It’s my favorite for a Negroni and is a great pairing with Campari."
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#7

Dolin Rouge

4.1
(16)
"Dolin Rouge and Punt e Mes, depending on what you want."
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"Dolin rouge is my favorite, but I have Carpano antica right now."
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"Dolin Rouge is the most versatile and delicious sweet vermouth."
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"The real secret sauce is a 50/50 mix of Dolin Rouge and Punt e Mas."
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"My go to is dolin rouge."
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"I make a house vermouth combining Dolin Rouge and Punt e Men in a 1:1 ratio."
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"Dolin Rouge is pretty good too."
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"Rye —> Dolin."
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"I like Dolin Rouge or Cocchi as my sweet vermouth of choice."
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"Second is Dolin Rouge for a cheaper option."
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#8

Noilly Prat

4.2
(14)
"The LC stopped carrying Noilly Pratt which was THE vermouth for making my martinis."
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"I can't get Noilly Prat (which is my favorite, too). So I started making my own."
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"Noilly Prat is my favorite!"
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"Preferred spec is Sipsmith with Noilly Prat Original Dry."
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"Definitely check out Noilly Prat - it has a savory quality to it."
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"I really like Noilly Prat and Dolin for all vermouth."
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"My favorite workhorse sweet vermouth is Noilly Prat."
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"Same answer as everyone else. Noilly Prat for a cheaper but good option."
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"My personal preference is to use Noilly Pratt."
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"Noilly prat is more savory"
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#9

Cinzano

3.9
(15)
"I also like cinzano 1757 if you can find it."
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"Cinzano"
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"Im a big Cinzano fan. So that gets my vote."
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"The Cinzano is the more traditional red vermouth and is a good product."
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"Cinzano"
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"IMO Cinzano is much superior while staying within the realm of readily available internationally cheap vermouth."
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"Cinzano is a nice Vermouth. I am using it myself for cocktails and it is reasonably priced."
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"Depends. Cinzano Negroni. Cocchi manahattan. Or 50/50 Dolin punt e e Mes."
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"Cinzano is also pretty decent."
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"I use Cinzano for everything."
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#10

Lustau

4.4
(9)
"An unsung hero is Lustau which is unique, has good richness but isn’t sticky sweet and is fairly priced."
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"Lustau is fantastic, get it either way if you're a fan of quality vermouth."
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"I’m a big fan of Lustau White Vermouth for any use of white vermouth."
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"I've liked Lustau and el bandarra for Manhattans."
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"I’ve used those in Mediterranean style drinks in the past, and they’re quite tasty."
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"Lustau which is unique, has good richness but isn’t sticky sweet and is fairly priced."
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"I love Lustau but that price seems a high."
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"I think Lustau would go well (and it's made with a sherry base.)"
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#11

Cocchi Vermouth di Torino

4.9
(7)
"Cocchi Vermouth di Torino."
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"I find Cocchi to be the best vermouth overall for making cocktails."
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"Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, then Dolin Rouge."
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"Cocchi Vermouth di Torino"
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"Sweet vermouth: Cocchi Vermouth di Torino."
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"I have vacilated between Carpano Antica, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino and Punt e Mes."
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#12

Cocchi Torino

4.9
(7)
"Cocchi Torino IS the right choice. Equally effective in both the Manhattan and Negroni."
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"I'd probably choose Cocchi Torino for sweet and Dolin for dry."
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"Cocchi di torino for a lighter more fruit forward flavor."
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"Here to vote for Cocchi, like so many others."
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"Having tried Carpano Antica, Punt e Mes, Dolin and Cocchi di Torino I strongly recommend Cocchi."
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"I honestly prefer cocchi di torino."
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"A close second is Cocchi di Torino from Haus Alpenz."
#13

Martini

3.9
(8)
"My favourite is still martini special riserva."
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"Incredible stuff."
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"I would absolutely recommend you consider Martini Speciale Rubino!"
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"It's perfectly fine."
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"Actually just plain old Martini brand vermouth is better than you'd think."
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"I have generally disliked Martini & Rossi Rosso in a Negroni."
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"It's pretty decent for the price point"
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"I'd say start out with the Martini vermouth."
#14

Del Professore

4.8
(6)
"I like Del Proffesore the most."
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"My preference is hands-down Del Professore."
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"A lot do flavour and makes for a really tasty martini."
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"Good luck finding it, though."
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"I picked up a bottle of Del Professore a little while ago and I can't say enough about it."
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"My favorite recently has been Del Professore."
#15

Dolin Dry

4.4
(5)
"Dolin Dry is my go-to."
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"Dolin Dry is probably the top dog in that spot for a reason"
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"Dolin Dry is good, as is Cinzano."
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"Dolin Dry is good for floral"
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"Dolin dry is a great choice."
#16

Cocchi Americano

4.2
(5)
"Not technically a vermouth, but Cocchi Americano is amazing."
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"Cocchi americano not an option?"
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"Cocchi americano, suze, dolin, and lo-fi dry vermouth all work well for white negronis"
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"You can, however, use Cocchi Americano in the wonderful Corpse Reviver No. 2!"
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"I like using Cocchi Americano and some orange bitters in my martini."
#17

Vya

4.2
(5)
"Vya and Qunitinye Royale are my two favorite."
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"Recently tried Vya and really enjoyed it."
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"Vya makes excellent vermouths."
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"For an American dry vermouth, try Vya."
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"Carpano for a little vanilla to smooth it out or Vya for a bit of spice."
#18

Lacuesta

5.0
(4)
"Lacuesta"
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"I prefer Spanish vermouths, such as Lacuesta Reserva"
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"Martinez Lacuesta for me."
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"Try Spanish vermouths: Primitivo Quiles, Yzaguirre, Lacuesta, Vidte."
#19

Dry Vermouth

3.8
(5)
"Dry vermouth plus a splash of fresh lemon juice is my go to sub for white wine."
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"Dry, white vermouth works as white wine in any recipe."
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"Dry vermouth is my go to white wine substitute."
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"2 ounces rye or bourbon whiskey, 1 ounce dry vermouth, 2 dashes Angostura or orange bitters"
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"You might do rye and dry vermouth though that would be a bit much for me."
#20

Lo-Fi

4.5
(4)
"It’s my favorite dry vermouth and it really sang in this cocktail."
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"I *just* picked up LoFi from the store, and I've been LOVING it."
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"If you ever come across Lo-Fi anywhere its great!"
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"Anyone try out Lo-Fi's dry and sweet vermouths?"
#21

Mancino

4.3
(4)
"I went to Atlas Bar in Singapore and they use a 50/50 mix of Mancino and Punt E Mes."
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"I'm a big fan of Mancino."
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"I love Mancino."
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"Mancino and Yzaguirre (among other things) and those are both very tasty for cocktails or on rocks."
#22

Antica

4.7
(3)
"Antica is king."
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"You've just listed the three best sweet vermouths on the American market."
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"My family loves both Antica and Coochi in Negorni’s."
#23

Lillet

4.7
(3)
"My go-to is always Lillet Blanc."
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"I find Lillet Blanc to be the best, personally."
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"I've used Lillet Rouge exclusively for my negronis."
#24

Lillet Blanc

4.3
(3)
"I'm a huge fan of Lillet Blanc in 5:1 Martini."
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"I like lillet blanc the best, even though it’s not really a vermouth."
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"Monkey 47 + Lillet Blanc."
#25

Carpano Classico

4.3
(3)
"Carpano Classico and Cocchi Vermouth di Torino are my top two sweet vermouths."
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"Carpano Classico."
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"Carpano Classico - it's not the most complex, but its mild flavors let the spirit shine."
#26

Belsazar

4.3
(3)
"Belsazar is a German brand id highly recommend."
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"Try the Belsazar range of vermouths, I fell in love with the white one."
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"Belsazar"
#27

Martini Rosso

3.3
(3)
"Martini Rosso is delicious in a Negroni."
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"An Dúlamán Maritime Gin; Martini Rosso; Campari."
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"How bad is Martini Rosso compared to Cocchi or Carpano?"
#28

Rockwell

5.0
(2)
"Rockwell Vermouth out of California is great stuff, both the dry and the sweet."
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"It's made in California, and is truly an excellent workhorse Vermouth for Manhattans, Negroni, Boulivardier, etc."
#29

Vya Sweet Vermouth

5.0
(2)
"I also enjoy Vya Sweet Vermouth a lot."
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"1 oz Vya sweet vermouth."
#30

Martini & Rossi

3.0
(3)
"Martini Rosso is my preferred vermouth for a Negroni."
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"M&R, while not the best choice out there, makes a perfectly serviceable Negroni."
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"Also, avoid Martino and Rossi dry vermouth."
#31

Yzaguirre

4.5
(2)
"Try Spanish vermouths: Primitivo Quiles, Yzaguirre, Lacuesta, Vidte."
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"Mancino and Yzaguirre (among other things) and those are both very tasty for cocktails or on rocks."
#32

Bordiga

4.5
(2)
"If you can find Bordiga, Fred Jerbis, Saint Agrestis Inferno Bitter or Le Sot de l’Ange grab them."
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"I like Bordiga white vermouth. A little pricey but worth it."
#33

Martinez

4.5
(2)
"Vermut Martínez Lacuesta Rojo."
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"I'm going to go massively against the grain here and suggest Martinez Lacuesta."
#34

Cocchi Dopo Teatro

4.5
(2)
"I’ve recently discovered Cocchi Dopo Teatro which is what they describe as a vermouth Amaro."
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"A bit more of a bite."
#35

Cinzano Extra Dry

4.0
(2)
"Cinzano extra dry or Lilet blanc for me."
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"Both easy to find and affordable but work in just about everything I’ve tried."
#36

Dolin Blanc

4.0
(2)
"Dolin Blanc and Noilly Pratt Original French Dry, for traditional martinis."
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"Dolin blanc and beefeater."
#37

M&R Vermouth

3.5
(2)
"I use M&R vermouth mostly because I want both vermouths to be the same brand."
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"I prefer M&R."
#38

Martini Rossi

3.0
(2)
"Martini rossi is not bad at all, but it is more astringent and less sweet than other vermouth ( it tastes a lot like oregano) It really depends what aspects of the campari and gin you want to highlight."
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"I’m not saying Martini Rossi is the best vermouth ever."
#39

La Quintinye Vermouth Rouge

5.0
(1)
"La Quintinye Vermouth Rouge was the vermouth used in the winning Boulevardier specs for PunchDrinks.com"
#40

Gonzalez Byass La Copa Extra Seco

5.0
(1)
"I've been swearing by Gonzalez Byass La Copa Extra Seco."
#41

Carpano Antica Formula

5.0
(1)
"I like Cocchi di Torino and Carpano Antica Formula best."
#42

Volume Primo

5.0
(1)
"If you can find it Volume Primo is excellent."
#43

Vincenzi

5.0
(1)
"My favorite sweet vermouth is Vincenzi."
#44

Primitivo Quiles

5.0
(1)
"Try Spanish vermouths: Primitivo Quiles, Yzaguirre, Lacuesta, Vidte."
#45

Vidte

5.0
(1)
"Try Spanish vermouths: Primitivo Quiles, Yzaguirre, Lacuesta, Vidte."
#46

Starlino Rosso

5.0
(1)
"Starlino rosso makes for an excellent Manhattan."
#47

Rittenhouse

5.0
(1)
"I like Rittenhouse and Punt e Mes."
#48

Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Rouge

5.0
(1)
"The real killer Manhattan vermouth is Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Rouge."
#49

Vermut Lustau

5.0
(1)
"Vermut Lustau."
#50

Cocchi Americano Rosso

5.0
(1)
"Beautiful, sweet, red, and a great balance to the Campari and gin."
#51

Padro & Co Rojo Classico

5.0
(1)
"Is far and away my favorite."
#52

Fred Jerbis

5.0
(1)
"For the last 6 months or so, I’ve been using Fred Jerbis Vermut and it’s been a fantastic upgrade to my Manhattan."
#53

Dry Madeira

4.0
(1)
"If you can get it anywhere, try dry madeira - it would add interesting woody/caramel notes."
#54

Cocchi Dry

4.0
(1)
"Cocchi dry is my favourite for a standard martini."
#55

Maidenii

4.0
(1)
"Check out an Australian Vermouth called Maidenii."
#56

Capitoline

4.0
(1)
"My favorite is only local: Capitoline."
#57

Lille Blanc

4.0
(1)
"I like Lille Blanc in my Gin Martinis."
#58

Drappo Tourin Dry Vermouth

4.0
(1)
"Drappo Tourin dry vermouth. Super cheap, and delicious."
#59

Foro Rosso

4.0
(1)
"I had a bottle of Foro recently and it's very interesting."
#60

Martini Bianco

4.0
(1)
"Martini bianco or dolin blanc are both ones I would recommend."
#61

Sipsmith

4.0
(1)
"Prefer Sipsmith among the easily available ones."
#62

Comoz

4.0
(1)
"Try Comoz Blanc!"
#63

Starlino

4.0
(1)
"The Bourbon Pursuit podcast guys raved about Starlino vermouth out of Italy."
#64

Lofi Gentian Amaro

4.0
(1)
"Pretty affordable and very fun to play with."
#65

Hotel Starlino Rosso

4.0
(1)
"Think I might stick with it."
#66

Poli

4.0
(1)
"The third I enjoy that I didn't see mentioned elsewhere in the thread is Poli."
#67

Contratto

4.0
(1)
"If you wanted something lighter and more floral then Contratto is great."
#68

Campari

4.0
(1)
"Campari is lovely and heavier and spiced and woody."
#69

Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Rubino

4.0
(1)
#70

Carpano Dry

4.0
(1)
"Carpano Dry I feel does not get its due."
#71

Vya Extra Dry

4.0
(1)
"Vya Extra Dry forever."
#72

Noilly

4.0
(1)
"My go to is currently Noilly but I’m open to suggestions."
#73

Botanist

4.0
(1)
"Botanist and Carpano."
#74

Cap Corse Quinquina Vermouth

4.0
(1)
"I love Uncle Val's gin (from California) with Cap Corse quinquina vermouth."
#75

Death & Co. House Sweet Vermouth

4.0
(1)
"The Death & Co. “house” sweet vermouth is also very good."
#76

Regal Rogue Lively White

4.0
(1)
"The Regal Rogue ‘lively white’ is sweet; the ‘daring dry’ would be what I’d reach for."

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