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Martini & Rossi · L’Aperitivo Fiero · Italy · 750ml

Martini & Rossi Fiero brings a bold orange-led character to the aperitivo hour. This Italian sweet red vermouth features notes of hand-cut Spanish orange peels from Murcia, combining a citrus profile with the versatility of a vermouth made for mixing.

The producer describes Fiero as a lower-alcohol drink made with 100% natural color and flavor. Its orange notes offer a straightforward starting point for a Fiero and tonic or a sparkling-wine aperitif, whether you are serving a simple drink before dinner or exploring new combinations.

Producer Description

Martini & Rossi: MARTINI & ROSSI Fiero Vermouth is red vermouth with a refreshingly bold taste. Made with 100% natural color and flavor, MARTINI & ROSSI Fiero is a low-ABV drink with notes of hand-cut Spanish orange peels from Murcia, Spain. You can enjoy this sweet red vermouth as an aperitif, or create flavorful mixed drinks like a Fiero and tonic water or Fiero and sparkling wine. Please Drink Responsibly.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Try with chilled tonic water over ice and an orange slice, adjusting the proportions to your preference. Alternatively, combine with sparkling wine for an aperitif. For a pairing idea, serve alongside olives, salted nuts or other savory small bites.

Product Details

• Producer: Martini & Rossi
• Product: L’Aperitivo Fiero
• Origin: Pessione, Italy
• Style: Sweet red vermouth, aperitif
• Flavor notes: Spanish orange peel from Murcia
• Color and flavor: 100% natural, as described by the producer
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Suggested serves: Fiero and tonic or Fiero with sparkling wine

A bold orange-led aperitivo for simple, refreshing serves.

Expert Reviews

Vinous 96 Points | Delamain’s youngest offering, at 20 to 25 years old, is also one of the standard-bearers of Grande Champagne (the blend was created in the 1920s and hasn’t changed). Light amber, with a delightful nose full of pear, marmalade, quince and orange blossom. The pear and quince carry onto the palate, where a distinctive membrillo-like flavor emerges — a unique note I find in a number of Delamain expressions. There’s gentle spice and warm citrus on the palate, gliding to a long, delicate finish. The definition of elegance.

Wine Enthusiast 95 Points | Bold and butterscotchy, this easy-drinking Cognac also has dried fruit and nutty tones, plus a saline touch that's reminiscent of salted caramel. There's a spicy flourish on the relatively dry finish. Delamain notes that it is one of the only Cognac houses to exclude VS and VSOP expressions from its portfolio, 'its range starts where others end, with an X.O.

Producer Description

A blend of long-aged XO Grande Champagne Cognacs, Delamain Pale & Dry benefits from a lengthy two-year marriage period in cask after assemblage before being bottled, resulting in a beautifully smooth roundness and flavour integration on the palate.

Hangar One Mandarin Blossom Vodka 750ml

Discover Hangar One Mandarin Blossom Vodka, an extraordinary craft vodka that captures the delicate essence of California's mandarin orange blossoms. Created by Hangar One, a pioneering California distillery known for innovative, artisanal vodkas, this unique spirit showcases the fragrant beauty of mandarin blossoms picked at the height of bloom. The result is a beautiful, aromatic vodka that is bright, clean and packed with citrus - offering a taste experience that suggests the sensation of peeling a fresh mandarin.

California Craft Vodka Innovation

Hangar One is a renowned California craft distillery that has earned a reputation for creating innovative, high-quality vodkas using locally sourced ingredients. Based in Alameda, California, the distillery combines traditional distilling techniques with creative experimentation to produce distinctive vodkas that showcase California's agricultural bounty. The Mandarin Blossom Vodka represents the pinnacle of their artisanal approach.

Unique Mandarin Blossom Infusion

Mandarin orange blossoms are incredibly fragrant and provide a delicate intensity that suggests the experience of peeling a fresh mandarin. Hangar One fell in love with the aroma of California's mandarin orange trees, but when they tried distilling the fruit, the acids in the juice wouldn't cooperate. After plenty of late nights tinkering around in their hangar, they decided: let's try the flowers instead! This innovative approach creates a vodka with exceptional aromatic complexity.

Peak Bloom Harvesting

Since Hangar One only picks mandarin blossoms at the height of bloom, they're constantly battling time and the elements. This commitment to harvesting at the perfect moment ensures maximum fragrance and flavor, but requires precise timing and dedication. The result is more than worth it - a vodka that captures the fleeting beauty of mandarin blossoms in their prime.

Tasting Profile

Appearance: Crystal clear with brilliant clarity
Aroma: Incredibly fragrant with delicate mandarin blossom notes. Fresh citrus, orange peel, floral hints, and subtle sweetness. Aromatic and inviting
Palate: Bright, clean and packed with citrus. Delicate mandarin flavor with floral complexity. Smooth, silky texture. Suggests the experience of peeling a fresh mandarin. Light sweetness balanced with crisp vodka character
Finish: Clean, refreshing finish with lingering citrus and floral notes

Artisanal Distillation Process

Hangar One employs meticulous distillation techniques to capture the delicate essence of mandarin blossoms. The flowers are carefully infused into the vodka, allowing their fragrant oils and aromatic compounds to impart their character without overwhelming the spirit's clean vodka base. This gentle process preserves the delicate intensity of the blossoms.

Perfect for Craft Cocktails

Hangar One Mandarin Blossom Vodka is exceptional in cocktails:

• Mandarin Martini: Shaken with dry vermouth and orange twist
• Citrus Mule: With ginger beer and lime
• Blossom Collins: With lemon, simple syrup, and soda
• Mandarin Cosmopolitan: With cranberry and lime
• Vodka Tonic: Simple serve with premium tonic and orange garnish
• Creative cocktails: Adds unique citrus-floral complexity

Versatile Serving Options

This aromatic vodka can be enjoyed multiple ways:

• Chilled neat: Serve ice-cold to appreciate the delicate blossom character
• On the rocks: Over ice for a refreshing sipper
• In cocktails: Elevates classic and contemporary vodka drinks
• With soda: Simple vodka soda with enhanced citrus notes

California Ingredients

Hangar One's commitment to using California-sourced ingredients shines through in this vodka. The mandarin orange blossoms come from California's renowned citrus groves, where the climate and terroir create exceptionally fragrant blooms. This local sourcing ensures freshness and supports California agriculture.

Food Pairing Suggestions

When served in cocktails or on its own, pair with:

• Fresh seafood and sushi
• Light appetizers and canapés
• Citrus-based dishes
• Asian cuisine
• Fresh salads with citrus vinaigrette
• Soft cheeses and fruit

Serving Suggestions

Serve well-chilled, ideally stored in the freezer, to appreciate the vodka's smooth texture and aromatic complexity. The cold temperature enhances the clean, crisp character while allowing the delicate mandarin blossom notes to shine through. Use premium mixers and fresh garnishes to complement the vodka's quality.

Award-Winning Craft Distillery

Hangar One has earned recognition for their innovative approach to vodka production. Their willingness to experiment - like using mandarin blossoms instead of fruit - demonstrates the creative spirit that defines craft distilling. Each bottle represents countless hours of tinkering and refinement in their California hangar.

Ideal for Home Bars & Entertaining

Hangar One Mandarin Blossom Vodka is perfect for:

• Craft cocktail enthusiasts
• Premium vodka collections
• Spring and summer entertaining
• Citrus-forward cocktail creations
• Gift giving for spirits lovers
• Exploring artisanal California spirits

Unique California Spirit

Hangar One Mandarin Blossom Vodka offers a truly unique drinking experience that captures the essence of California's citrus heritage. Whether enjoyed in a sophisticated martini, a refreshing mule, or simply chilled on its own, this beautiful, aromatic vodka delivers bright, clean citrus character with delicate floral complexity - a testament to the innovation and craftsmanship that defines California craft distilling.

Rosé Aperitif | Podensac, Bordeaux / France
Size: 750ml  |  ABV: 17%  |  90+ Rated

Lillet has been crafting iconic French aperitifs in Podensac, Bordeaux since 1872. Their Rosé is the newest expression from the house — a delicate, aromatic blend of Bordeaux wines and macerated fruit liquèurs, with a beautiful blush color and a fresh, fruit-forward character that feels made for warm-weather sipping. Endlessly versatile, effortlessly elegant.

Juicy peach nectar and wild strawberry lead the nose, with vibrant acidity and a floral flicker on the finish. The rosy hue practically calls out for bubbles or gin. Sip it chilled over ice with a slice of grapefruit, mix with tonic and fresh mint, or use it as the base of a classic Lillet Spritz or a Vesper Martini.

“Juicy peach nectar and wild strawberry meet vibrant acidity and a floral flicker on the exit. Even the rosy hue is just calling out for mixing with bubbles or gin. Sip or mix.”
— Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points

Base: Bordeaux wines + macerated fruit liquèurs
Serve: Chilled over ice with grapefruit · Lillet Spritz · Vesper Martini · Tonic & mint

Producer Description 

Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon is the first American whiskey to be aged in centuries-old Solera method used traditionally to create exceptional Sherries, Ports, Madeiras and Cognacs. Recognized internationally, the award winning whiskey is finished in 20 year old Oloroso Sherry casks witch give the bourbon floral notes layered with fig, roasted walnuts, candied fruit and spicy rye.

Expert Review

96 Points Wine Enthusiast | From master distiller Dave Pickerell, this estate-grown, field-to-flask offering makes good use of oloroso Sherry barrels. Look for peach and vanilla aromas, bold raisin and brown sugar flavors and a gentle exit that just hints at Sherry. At nearly 93 proof, the alcohol makes its presence known, so add some water or vermouth if you must. Attractive and substantial squared bottle.