And while there are a few off-shoots of vermouth that lean one way or the other, I'll focus on the core three: dry, sweet, and bianco (or blanc). Each is infused with a different set of botanicals ...

of the non-gin components with Blanc vermouth, which is slightly sweeter than its classic dry counterpart. Try La Pivón Blanco from Spain (its woodsy spice and citrus peel notes lend warmth and ...

"We find using the blanco vermouth rather than a dry vermouth carries the flavor really well, and we just have a couple of little accessorizing things, orange bitters, almond,” he says.

Blanc vermouth (or vermouth bianco, for Italian brands) is floral and citrusy with a gentle sweetness. Apricot eau-de-vie is a distilled brandy that captures the aromatic characteristics of ...