Category: vermouth
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The Technology Behind Nonalcoholic Vermouth
I spoke with Martini and Rossi’s Master Blender, Giuseppe “Beppe” Musso, and Senior Master Herbalist Ivano Tonutti to learn how they made their new nonalcoholic vermouths. It was fascinating! The story is now live at AlcoholProfessor.com.
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All the Cocktail and Drink Books from 2020 for Reading or Gifting
It's time for the annual Alcademics drink book round-up! Below are all the books that have come to my attention in 2020. I don't follow wine/beer closely so there are only a few in that section. The links below are to Amazon and to Bookshop.org. If you buy stuff after clicking on a link, I…
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EU Regulations for Vermouth, Americanos, and Quinquinas
I've had to look up this information a few times so this blog post will make it easier for me to find this information in the future. In the EU Vermouth = fortified aromatized wine with artemisia (wormwood) species. Americano = fortified aromatized wine with artemisia (wormwood) and gentian species. Quinquina = fortified aromatized wine…
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A Visit to the Cocchi Vermouthery in Asti, Italy
A visit to Cocchi in Italy, where they make still and sparkling wines plus wine-based vermouths, americanos, and more.
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Genepy Liqueur Versus Artemisia Genepi
A look at the difference between the plant artemisia genepi, and the liqueur that takes its name from it, genepy.
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A Guide to Botanicals Used in Cocchi Aromatized Wines & Vermouths
A closer look at 23 botanicals used in Cocchi products.
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Bitter Ingredient Flavors and Use from Martini Vermouth Masters
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A lot of bits and bites of information about bittering agents used in vermouths and aperitivo bitters from some people who know a lot about them.
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(Almost) All the Cocktails & Spirits Books Published in 2015, For Reading or Gifting
My annual list of most all of the cocktails and spirits books that have been released. This year we see tons of whiskey books again, and a whole segment of bar-specific cocktail books and a new category of narrative cocktail history.