Esquimalt Vermouth & Apéritifs

Plum, fig and orange lead a generous aroma, followed by brown sugar, rosemary and cinnamon. The palate is rich but composed, with ripe fruit and cola balanced by white pepper, clove, star anise and a firm herbal line. A mead-based texture gives the middle palate breadth without becoming syrupy. The finish is savoury, gently bitter and warming. Serve lightly chilled over ice, or use it in a Negroni, Martinez or Manhattan.

Honeysuckle, green apple and pear open an aromatic nose, moving into ripe peach, chamomile and elderflower. The palate is fresh and crisp, with lively acidity balancing subtle honeyed fruit and a firm herbaceous line. Pineapple, mango and apricot add generosity without changing the dry profile, while a faint grassy note keeps the finish precise. Serve well chilled over ice with olives and a touch of brine, or use it in a classic Martini.

Bright citrus and decisive herbal bitterness shape the opening, balanced by just enough honeyed sweetness to keep the palate composed. Gentian and wormwood provide a firm, appetizing structure, while subtle wood smoke, pine and coastal botanicals add depth. Grapefruit and fresh florals lift the long, clean finish. Serve over ice with soda, or use it as the bitter component in a Negroni, Boulevardier or Americano-style cocktail.

Orange blossom leads with a bright, fragrant lift, followed by vanilla, almond and a firm line of herbaceous bitterness. Cinnamon and clove add gentle warmth, while the mead base brings a rounded texture without making the palate heavy. The finish is citrus-led, bittersweet and quietly spiced. Serve chilled over ice, lengthen with sparkling water, or use it to bring polished orange-and-botanical depth to gin, rum or whisky cocktails.