DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Cinzano 1757 Rosso Vermouth di Torino
(Italy)  22° prf

Nose: Cherry, cooked red cherry, black raisin, prune, cranberry, ripe strawberry, plum, cola, orange peel, cooked orange, honey, brown sugar, molasses, caramel, cream, mashed chocolate, coconut, floral, wintergreen, menthol, herbal, dried herbs, cinnamon, rosewood, oak, musky, mulled wine, sherry.

Palate: Cherry, dark cherry, orange peel, lemon, honey, demerara, caramel, toffee, bitter chocolate, cola, vanilla, herbal, powerful herbs, allspice, clove, spiced coffee, toast, roasted red wood, pine, Negroni, great balance of flavors, big, bold, rich, delicious.

Finish: Cherry, bitter cherry, dark raisin, prune, dark plum, blueberry, pleasantly tart citrus, cocoa, cola, caramel, molasses, buttery, vanilla, allspice, bitter, Negroni, unique, bold, rich, tasty, flavorful, great.

Double Gold Medal

Contratto Vermouth Rosso
(Italy)  34° prf

Nose: Cherry, cherry cola, cola, cane sugar, demerara, dark brown sugar, dark berries, plum, peach, orange, grapefruit rind, herbaceous, herbs, licorice, peanut, nutmeg, warm spice, aromatic ash, birch, cedar, oak, woody, red wine, complex.

Palate: Stewed prunes, fruit leather, berry, cherry, cherry cola, cola, demerara, maple, apple, lemon, lime peel, honeysuckle, marzipan, ginger, licorice, clove, sweet over herbs, sweet cedar, pine, oak, cherry wood, well balanced, jammy mouthfeel, rich.

Finish: Cherry, berry, pear, prune marmalade, cola, maple, honey from the hive, herbaceous, grape must, nutmeg, clove, lingering spice, pleasant sweetness, smooth, nice, rich.

Double Gold Medal

Ransom Sweet Vermouth
(Oregon, USA)  35.6° prf

Nose: Nougat, marzipan, cotton candy, maple, vanilla, pecan pie, cooked honey, orange, burnt orange, apricot, herbs, jenever, anise, licorice, mint, Earl Grey, rosemary, bay leaf, oregano, clove, wormwood, saddle leather, leathery hide, woodchips, open pastures.

Palate: Caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, maple, manuka honey, dried dates, prunes, dried apricot, stone fruit, raspberry, blackberry, orange, orange slice, orange peel, herbs, spicy herbal, jenever, Earl Grey, sweet tea, mint, thyme, clove, oregano, spices, peppery, birch, layered, consistent throughout, delicious.

Finish: Demerara sugar, maple syrup, honey, dried apricot, prune, cherry, orange, orange peel, spicy orange, almond, bitter herbs, clove, woody, complex, lingering herbal, good balance, layered, smooth, rich.

Double Gold Medal

Tximista Vermouth Blanco
(Spain)  30° prf

Nose: Lemon peel, orange peel, Saturn peach, cherry, grape, grape candy, vanilla, brioche, corn, tea, licorice, bitter herbs, green leaves, clove, saline, new tennis balls, clay, wet stone, whetstone, chardonnay, sherry.

Palate: Tropical fruit, fruit explosion, mango, cherry, cranberry, lemon, dried lemon, orange peel, honey, dried dates, white raisins, sweet vanilla pudding, white flowers, blend of wine & herbs, balsamic glaze, sweet sherry, plum brandy, touch of bitter, rich, great flavor.

Finish: Peach, plum, fig, cherry, dates, apple, orange peel, lemon honey tea, lavender, vanilla, clotted cream, limoncello, port wine, smooth, easy drinking, super refreshing, elegant, nicely done throughout, wonderful.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Cinzano Vermouth Bianco
(Italy)  30° prf

Nose: Lemon, fresh lemon peel, lemon custard, tangerine, green apple, citrus, apricot, muscat grape notes, honeysuckle, raisins, vanilla, cream, buttered popcorn, licorice, nutmeg, peat, old wine, sherry.

Palate: Sweet pear, apricot, peach, cherry, apple, honeydew, fruit cup, lemon, lime peel, sweet potato, treacle, candied, honey, hop syrup, sweet cream, sweet herbs, rosemary, bramble, oak, great balance of sweet & herbs, complex, clean, crisp, smooth, silky mouthfeel, creamy, rich, tasty.

Finish: Sweet melon, cider, citrus note, sweet pastry, caramel, cream, slightly buttery, maple, baked, sweet, complex, rich texture, smooth, velvety.

Gold Medal
   

Regal Rogue Daring Dry Vermouth
(Australia)  36° prf

Nose: Apple, green apple, sour lemon candy, orange peel, star anise, agave, root vegetables, licorice root, muscovado, chocolate, floral field, soft wheat, herbs, mint, oregano, coriander, spice, must, wet wood, pine, old oak, toasted oak, ashes, spirit forward, aromatic.

Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, grapefruit, citrus, melon, honey, chocolate, rum, herbal, Italian herbs, licorice, eucalyptus, clove, oregano, ashes, twigs, tree bark, pine, cedar, bright wood, nice balance of flavors, bitter, tart, puckery, dry, rich.

Finish: Lemon peel, sour grapefruit, tangerine, orange, ripe citrus, plum, powdered sugar, agave, herbal, mint, sherry, oregano, earth, cedar, woody, bitter, complex, soft, delicate, tasty, refreshing.

Gold Medal
   

Giardano Vermouth Tradizionale
(Italy)  32° prf

Nose: Cherry, dried cherries, stewed plum, toffee, treacle, vanilla, botanical, heavy juniper, alpine herbs, strong herbal, old dill, rosemary, allspice, clove, spicy, wormwood, cocoa leaves, ash, tree bark, balsam, walnut wood, pine, woody, smoke, roasted, complex.

Palate: Sweet cherry pie, cassia fruit, prune juice, orange, orange peel, burnt rind, caramel, molasses, demerara, Concord grape, bergamot, herbal, sweet nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, Italian spice, spicy, woodsy, ash, balsam, pine, woody, port wine, good balance, stays light & airy, classic.

Finish: Cherry, blackberry, cola, molasses, citrus, herbal juniper, pink peppercorn, balsam, light pine, balanced, complex, smooth, soft, perfect for bourbon or rye cocktails.

Gold Medal
   

Ransom Dry Vermouth
(Oregon, USA)  36.8° prf

Nose: Chocolate mint, sweet bread, sweet honey, caramelized apple, white raisins, root beer, cola, burnt orange peel, orange, lemon, lime, hint of citrus, mint, lavender, floral, eucalyptus, leaves, black licorice, cinnamon, nutmeg, almond, tree bark, leather, powdery, aromatic.

Palate:Tart orange, peach, pear, melon, lemon, lime, honey, demerara, chocolate, sweet dough, pastry dough, sweet licorice, rich herbs, botanical, allspice, nutmeg, mace, clove, musty, woody, balsam, oak, slight tartness, zesty, Christmas in France.

Finish: Lemon, lemon verbena, lime, green melon, pear, honey notes, cereal, ginger, eucalyptus, wormwood, herbs from the kitchen, allspice, nutmeg, oaky, woodsy, unique, dry, smooth, rich, tasty.

Gold Medal
   

Spiriti Artigiani Not Another Vermut
Vermouth Rosso
(Italy)  35° prf

Nose: Dark cherry, strawberry, dark muscovado, burnt honey, Coca Cola, dark vanilla, juniper, botanicals, herbal, rich herbs, menthol, tajin, oregano, coriander, thyme, wormwood, bitters, balsamic, spiced bark, black cherry bark, tree bark, pine, oak.

Palate: Orange, orange peel, burnt orange, prune, stewed fruit, cola, chocolate, ripe red pepper, botanicals, heavy juniper, mixed herbs, strong herbs, rosemary, thyme, strong spice, sweet spice, sarsaparilla root, licorice root, balsamic, wormwood, slightly bitter, birch, woody.

Finish: Cherry, prune, dates, orange, ripe red pepper, fennel, licorice, mint, herbal, bitter herbs, cinnamon bark, spicy thyme, tobacco, woody, complex, layered, smooth, tasty.

Gold Medal
   

Regal Rogue Wild Rose Vermouth
(Australia)  33° prf

Nose: Orange, orange peel, orange candy, sweet nectar, cherry mash, bubblegum, dried fruits, prune, Coca Cola, cocoa, cream, vanilla, cherry blossom, rose petals, rose blossoms, crushed wet rose, floral, wintergreen, hint of mint, juniper, sage, cardamom, sandalwood, clove, pine, leather, Campari.

Palate: Pear preserves, cherry, prune, orange, orange peel, fresh honey, marzipan, birch beer, cola, spritz, faint rose, herbs, hint of almond, nutty, clove, distinctive peppery taste, root, earth, light wood, creamy mouthfeel, very pleasant.

Finish: Lingering dried cherry, Honey Crisp apple, pineapple, marzipan, floral, cinnamon, clove, touch of cumin, red slate, plum brandy, anisette, lingering sweetness, layered, flavorful, tasty, elegant.

Gold Medal
   

Tximista Vermouth Rojo
(Spain)  30° prf

Nose: Green grapes, grape juice, grape skins, apple, orange, lemon, lemon zest, currants, dried cherry, blueberry, strawberry jam, fruit cake, toasted pineapple, caramelized sugar, root beer, Coca Cola, chocolate, sweet floral, herbal, nutty, clove, hint of young tobacco, wormwood, root, cherry bark.

Palate: Strong blueberry, cherry, dried cherry, dark raisin, prune, dates, stone fruit, bergamot, citrus, honey, vanilla, marzipan, ginger, elderflower, herbal, Earl Grey, black tea, mint, nutty, nutmeg, clove, balsam, pine, nicely balanced, bold, rich.

Finish: Cherry bomb, prune, raisins, honey, jammy, marmalade, grape, bergamot peel, lime note, licorice, pine, semi-sweet, smooth, soft, mellow, rich, flavorful, pleasant on its own, great.

Gold Medal
   

9diDANTE Inferno Rosso Vermouth di Torino
(Italy)  36° prf

Nose: Cherry, dark cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, plum, plum jam, peach, fig, Concord grape, fruit salad, maple syrup, caramel, sarsaparilla, floral, herbs, spearmint, tea, wormwood, cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, clove, spice, woody, red wine.

Palate: Cherry, dark cherry, heavy cooked cherries, plum, raspberry, blood orange, grapefruit, lemon peel, RC cola, cola, root beer, honey, toffee, yam, herbal, mint, eucalyptus, root, clove, mineral, bittersweet, complex.

Finish: Toffee, honey, vanilla, cola, spiced plum, bitter root beer, rose water, herbal, minty, spicy, vegetal, mineral, sweet wine, layered, interesting, nice, surprisingly mellow, perfect for a Manhattan.

Gold Medal
   

Contratto Vermouth Bianco
(Italy)  35° prf

Nose: Spearmint, lime, lemon, citrus, orange peel, grapefruit candy, cola, tropical flowers, blossom, chamomile, green tea, green leaves, mint, herbs, herbal, alpine, spice forward, cardamom, clove, tea tree, tree bark, gin, sweet sherry.

Palate: Tart orange, bitter orange, orange peel, grapefruit peel, grapefruit rind, ginger, juniper, spun sugar, cola, licorice, rosemary, dried herbs, strong herbs dominate the sweetness, clove, sweet spice, spicy, Dr. Bronner’s soap, smoke, sherry, complex, layered, bitter forward, nice dry bite, tangy, bright.

Finish: Tart orange, floral, mint, grass, herbal, citrus & cloves linger, mineral, tannin, dry Moscato, bitter, complex, layered flavors, excellent on its own, vermouth perfection.

Gold Medal
   

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Giardano Vermouth Mediterranean Dry
(Italy)  36° prf

Nose: Lemon, lemon peel, lemon verbena, lime, orange peel, delicate citrus, berries, pink rose, blossoms, strawberry blossoms, wildflowers, mixed flowers, tropical flower, wintergreen, mint, sage, almond oil, spice, earth, sherry, crisp, fresh.

Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, lemon zest, dried lemon, grapefruit, orange, citrus, grape, white grape, white raisins, crushed roses, aspic, ginger, juniper, cola, moscato notes, herb, rosemary, cardamom, clove, allspice, quinine, earth, bitter, tart, puckery, rich, soft.

Finish: Dried lemon peel, lemon pucker, lingering lemon, fruity, mild molasses, herbs, subtle wormwood, smoky, bitter wood, subtle oak, tree bark, mineral, stone, touch of bitter, clean, soft, dry, complex.

Silver Medal
   

9diDANTE Purgatorio Extra Dry Vermouth di Torino
(Italy)  36° prf

Nose: Lemon/lime, orange peel, citrus, green apple, Bazooka Joe bubblegum, molasses, lavender, iris, herbal, licorice, spearmint, wintergreen, eucalyptus, grass, hay, straw, clove, spicy, balsam, cedar, pine, woody, fresh, mellow.

Palate: Apricot, peach, stone fruit, berries, lemon, grapefruit, more fruit forward than herb, mint, spearmint, alpine, sage, cardamom, sandalwood, cinnamon, clove, woodsy, pine, woody, very dry, complex.

Finish: Apricot, nectarine, white peach, cherry, grapefruit, citrus peel, honey, vanilla, herbal, mint, almond, tobacco, dry, bitter, balanced, soft, drink neat, elegant, enjoyable.

Silver Medal
   

Regal Rogue Lively White Vermouth
(Australia)  33° prf

Nose: Honeydew melon, lime, vanilla, buttery, sweet pastry, root beer, mint, green leaves, herbal, allspice, nutmeg, clove, mace, burnt Christmas spice, spicy, burnt leaves, ash, wet wood, cherry bark, pine, oak, mustiness, aromatized wine, fresh.

Palate: Bitter apricot, pear, apple juice, apple sauce, honey, honeysuckle, butterscotch, buttery, cake icing, Graham cracker, touch of chocolate, elderflower, very light herbs, light anise, rosemary, cinnamon, clove, spruce, sweet oak, rich.

Finish: Honeydew melon, orange, honey syrup, treacle, light caramel, elderflower, lavender, stone, ash, woody, wine-like, complex, smooth.

Silver Medal
   

Regal Rogue Bold Red Vermouth
(Australia)  33° prf

Nose: Orange peel, plum jam, cherry, raspberry, tropical fruits, berries, berry danish, milk chocolate, cocoa, marzipan, licorice, clove, spice, wormwood, black olive brine, wheat beer, mulled wine, burgundy wine.

Palate: Dark cherry, Bing cherry, cherry preserves, black plum, beets, Red Delicious apple, lemon peel, marmalade, hibiscus, vanilla, glühwein, birch beer, juniper, spearmint, herbal, fresh herbs, baking spices, latent spice, pine, sherry, tasty.

Finish: Cherry, raspberry, hibiscus, marmalade, ginger, mint, bitter herbs, tobacco, pine, soft, smooth, mix with soda, refreshing.

Silver Medal
   

Cinzano 1757 Extra Dry Vermouth di Torino
(Italy)  36° prf

Nose: Honeydew melon, apple, pear, gooseberry, white grape juice, grapefruit, lemon, 7-UP, honeysuckle, white flowers, holly, floral, grape leaves, grassy, herbal, light vanilla, sweet cream, must, sherry.

Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, citrus, orange slice, gooseberry, apple, pear, stewed prunes, grape juice, sour grapes, sugar cane, palm hearts, must, mace, saline, earthy, bark, wood, light acid, nice balance of fruit & herbs, sweet then bitter, dry, soft, gentle, succulent, tasty.

Finish: Fresh green apple, grapefruit, citrus flesh, dark plum, raisin, sugar cane, nougat, rose water, must, tree bark, woody, dry, smooth, soft, pleasant, refreshing, perfect with soda & lemon wedge.

Silver Medal