For a liter bottle of this vermouth, it will not be cheap (I've only seen it come in a 375ml or 1L bottle). But in my opinion, it is by far the best sweet vermouth out there. It works wonders in cocktails and more than holds its own neat or over ice. Frankly, it makes most sweet vermouths feel thin. On the nose I get some strong herbal notes, along with citrus peel, vanilla and oak. The second you take a sip of this though you feel the richness. It almost tastes like an amaro, with a touch of bitterness and dark cherries. The finish is slightly sweet and lasts longer than most vermouths. Carpano Antica Formula vermouth is the standard bearer when it comes to sweet vermouths. I have other sweet vermouths that I want to try and I'm sure one of them will compete with this, but it's hard to go wrong with this bottle. It will enhance all of your cocktails that call for sweet vermouth (it makes the best Negroni's and Manhattan's) and it actually makes a very tasty drink on its own, especially on the rocks with an orange twist. The price is definitely tough to get past, but I think in this case it's well worth it.