Dubonnet Rouge Aperitif, 0,75 L, 14,8%

Punt e Mes Vermouth 0.75L 16% Punt e Mes is an Italian bitter aperitif from Turin. Its name comes from the Piedmontese language and means "a point and a half". This describes the taste profile well. The Punt e Mes is characterized by one part sweetness and half bitterness. Produced since 1870, the Punt e Mes has long since become a classic of Italian aperitif culture.On the palate it presents itself like a mixture of red vermouth with a dash of Campari and clear notes of toffee and cloves. But it remains surprisingly smooth and fully fulfills its purpose as an appetite stimulant.In Italy it is served chilled or on ice and garnished with an orange peel. The Punt e Mes is also the basis of many cocktails such as the classics Manhattan, Negroni or Rob Roy.

Bonal Gentiane Quina 0.75L 16% – French Aperitif with Alpine Herbal Heritage The story of Bonal Gentiane Quina dates back to 1865 and begins with a young man fascinated by medicine and the properties of medicinal plants. After studying medicine and pharmacology in Paris and Lyon, he settled in a small village in the French Alps, where he opened a pharmacy. During walks through the surrounding mountains, he collected herbs and plants and explored their traditional properties. His interest in Alpine botanicals eventually led him to create his first so-called wine liqueur, laying the foundations for today's Bonal. Wine Base and Selected Botanicals Bonal Gentiane Quina is based on mistelle wine, which is infused with yellow gentian, various herbs and the bark of the cinchona tree. Gentian and cinchona are particularly important to its distinctive bittersweet character. The combination of wine and aromatic botanical ingredients gives this French aperitif a distinctive profile that sets it apart from conventional sweet liqueurs. Flavour and Character Fresh and pleasantly bitter, Bonal reveals a pronounced herbal character with grassy notes. Hints of menthol and roasted chestnuts add further aromatic depth. The interplay of the wine base, gentian and cinchona bark creates a layered flavour profile that works well both on its own and as an ingredient in mixed drinks. A Versatile Ingredient for Cocktails and Long Drinks With its pronounced bitterness and herbal character, Bonal Gentiane Quina can be an interesting alternative to gin in selected cocktails. It is particularly suited to creative variations on classic long drinks. The Collins is an excellent source of inspiration: built on the familiar structure of a Sour, it is lengthened with soda water. As a Collins can be made with a wide range of base spirits, Bonal offers plenty of scope for original interpretations. It can also be enjoyed chilled or served on its own as a distinctive French aperitif.

Byrrh Aperitif 1.0L 17% The creation of the BYRRH brand The history of the BYRRH spirits brand begins around the 1860s. Two young boys, the brothers Simon and Pallade Violet, decided to leave their parents' home to stand on their own two feet. At first they made a living as street vendors for textiles and haberdashery before moving to Thuir and opening a small shop where they could sell the fabrics and textiles in a permanent location. Their business was well received, but the brothers did not see this craft as their calling. When around 1866 the general interest in growing and selling wine grew, the brothers also decided to buy a small wine cellar. Since they continued to strive for an innovative idea and an absolute breakthrough, they experimented a lot in the wine cellar. Among other things, it was supposed to be a wine with a quinquina flavor, which could be sold as medicine because of the alcohol and the combination with quinquina. However, the brothers did not consider the strict regulations at the time for products containing the active ingredient quinquina sufficiently and had to ban it from pharmacies pretty quickly. After reducing the quinquina content, they decided to market their product as an aperitif from now on. A slightly different aperitif This aperitif can definitely be seen as something truly special. The wine-based aperitif from France is an unusual blend of red wine flavored with tonic water. Special botanicals were also sought for the special flavors. The ingredients list includes cinchona bark, which contains the active ingredient quinine which provides the bitter note, special spices from the Languedoc-Roussillon region, as well as gentian and camomile flowers. As this is already a mixed drink, we recommend tasting it neat, well chilled with a few ice cubes and a slice of lemon. Of course, like most spirits, it is also suitable for refining various cocktails or long drinks.

Dolin Vermouth Rouge 0.75L 16% The Dolin house was founded in 1821 by Joseph Chavasse in Echeles en Savoie and as a liquor distiller he was involved in extracting aromas from fruits and plants. A few years later he moved to Chambery where his company began to marry local wines from Savoie/Chambery with the countless herbs of the nearby mountain region.The Dolin brand goes back to Ferdinand Dolin, who married a descendant of the founder. Dolin vermouth is drier and more characterful than the Italian style developed in Turin and has a natural freshness paired with the purity of natural mountain herbs.Dolin Vermouth Rouge has the best price/performance ratio away from the big players in the global vermouth business. Top recommendation!