Country of origin: Canada
Alcohol content: 21% ABV

Inspired by the iconic Bitter Red liqueurs and herbal wines of Italy that make the style famous (Campari, Select, Cappelletti). Esquimalt’s take is made from mead and combines traditional Italian flavours with botanical species foraged from the forests of Western Canada. Bitter gentian root and wormwood are balanced with sweet citrus, with coastal foraged fireweed and balsam poplar buds highlighted among 23 other botanicals.

Big bitter and citrus notes that wrap around your palette and back again. Just enough honey sweetness to offset the bitterness, but still enough bite to keep it interesting. Very subtle wood smoke and pine followed by a delightful finish of bright florals and grapefruit.

Perfect for a Negroni, Boulevardier, Americano or any other classic cocktail that calls for a Bitter Red liqueur.

About Esquimalt Vermouth & Apéritifs:

Michela and Quinn Palmer started their journey in 2015 with the establishment of their small soda company, Rootside Soda, creating soda syrups using fresh, natural ingredients. Their foray into the realm of botanicals through Rootside kindled a passionate fondness for vermouth and all things apéritif, setting the course for their future endeavours.

Immersing themselves in an intensive two and a half year pursuit of botanicals, recipe development, and mead production, they unveiled their Rosso Vermouth to the world in July 2019. The initial two batches of this creation sold out rapidly upon release. Their excellence in crafting vermouth was further recognized in 2020 when their Rosso Vermouth received the Gold award at the San Francisco World Spirit Awards. In the subsequent year, 2021, their Rosso Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, and Kina-Rouge earned the prestigious Double-Gold Award, solidifying their reputation as vermouth artisans. In 2023, their remarkable journey reached new heights as they were honoured with the titles of World's Best Dry Vermouth and World's Best Semi-Sweet Vermouth at the World Vermouth Awards.