Really bright, intense grapefruit nose with the rose playing a very minor role here. The floral note shows up on the finish, but the grapefruit is there to stop it from heading into potpourri territory. It has a crisp, bittersweet finish. Of course you could use this in a cocktail, but it really doesn't need much more than ice and club soda to be complete.

Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino has a bright, medium amber color and an intense aroma of fruitcake, cola, and menthol. It has a moderately sweet profile, but its acidity lifts the vermouth up. The bitter notes are present, but don't take over the tangy, sweet profile. Feel free to drink with the cheese course at the end of a meal.

Aromas of sweet herbs and woodsy botanicals — mint, thyme, pine needle — mix with pear and stone fruits on the nose. The palate combines honeyed flavors of golden apple, quince, lemon, and pear with earthy alpine notes, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, sassafras, cinchona bark, and mint. It leans somewhat to the fruity side, with a honeyed finish, but with a balanced grip from the botanical mix.

Notes of blood orange, ruby red grapefruit, sage, thyme, and oregano mix with subtle florals on the nose. The palate is a mix of ripe quince and pear, white grapefruit, rosemary, and floral aromatics bound by an earthy, slightly woody grip. It finishes with a honeyed sweetness and hints of rhubarb.

Dolin Dry Vermouth is almost clear in color. The intensity on the aroma is low, but there are lemon and wine notes to be found. Otherwise, not a lot going on there. The vermouth is soft on the palate with the intensity picking up a bit. More of the lemony notes, but also a mild green herb and bitter notes coming through. The added sweetness just rounds out the vermouth, it doesn't show much sweetness at all. Overall, not a neutral vermouth but perhaps one to choose if you're not looking for overly bitter.

Dolin Rouge Vermouth has a medium dark amber color and a bright, savory nose. The first thought was pizza sauce with an oregano, but not in a negative way. Gentle cinnamon notes make an appearance as well. As you move to taste it, the vermouth is medium-full and soft on the palate. It is more tart than sweet and not terribly bitter. Some orange shows up as well as caramel.

The overall feel of this vermouth is pleasantly earthy, with warm, savory herbal notes that lead to a harmoniously balanced finish. This style of vermouth is meant to be served neat or on the rocks, and it certainly would do the trick. However, because the herbaceousness is so elegantly dialed down, it's a perfect cocktail modifier for Martinis and other drinks that call for white vermouth.

Fresh raspberry and strawberry fill the nose, backed by notes of rosemary, thyme, blood orange, and a hint of florals. More of the same fruits echo on the palate in addition to tart and earthy rhubarb, mixing with woodsy botanical flavors. The finish is very bright, refreshing, and clean, with the citrus aromatics and earthiness keeping the fruity sweetness well balanced.

The nose is sticky-sweet, like a semi-melted watermelon Jolly Rancher. There's also sour cherries, orange zest, and gentian, along with lychee and violets. The palate offers candied fruit chews in front of a lightly bitter backbone, with tart raspberries and lingonberries, pink peppercorn, an herbaceous side with marjoram and thyme, and juicy grapefruit. The finish is short and citrus-forward for this bright, zippy aperitif.

The color on Dolin Blanc is clear with the aroma more savory than fruity. That said, the intensity of the aroma is mild. The vermouth is moderately full and only slightly more sweet than acidic. The finish is a touch herbal, bitter, and spicy. If you're just getting into vermouth, especially if you're going want to drink them neat, this is a great one to start with. Otherwise, try with a splash of soda and a lemon twist.

With a very pale yellow color, the vermouth opens up aromas of sea salt, orange peel, some bitter roots and a very slight nutty profile. On the palate, the vermouth is sharp and tangy. These aromas aren't super intense on the palate, but the same notes appear. Chamomile and coriander show up as light notes. Very much a vermouth for when you don't want to overpower your cocktail. If you prefer a Vodka Martinis, you might want to give this one a try.

The cucumber aroma is quite intense, enough that you can detect it when you open the bottle, with thoughts turning to their skins. Mint is of moderate intensity which is a nice collaboration. The cucumber flavor, thankfully, comes down a few notches upon tasting with the refreshing mint offering a crisp finish. Of course serving with club soda on the rocks is a natural go-to, but consider adding a splash of pink lemonade or grapefruit juice to add a little sweetness (and dimension).