DISTILLERY NOTES

On his arrival in 2018, our winemaker inherited five barrels of six-year solera aged fortified wine. By steeping it with a blend of old-growth cedar, Island tea leaves and a variety of botanicals, the result is an apéritif indicative of the Pacific Northwest.

BC SPIRITS NOTES

Vancouver Island is becoming the mecca for vermouth production in BC and this addition from Averill Creek is a great example of what we can do here. Based on the very unique solera dessert wine and clocking in at a whopping 19% ABV, this is dry herbaceuousness on the nose with hints of the complexity of the wine base but without overly sweet taste. The palate is complex, dry and has poignant botanicals; an amazing release for the first time.

Alcohol - 19% / 38 proof

Color - Deep claret red

Nose - Dry barn, old wood, fresh hay, hints of spring herb garden

Taste - The dessert wine gives it so much depth and complexity, the perfect building blocks for the PNW botanicals, complex, thoughtfully chosen and balanced perfect with the rich, leathery wine base.

Finish - Balanced richness of the wine with dry complex herbal notes

Best Enjoyed - In a big local Manhattan with local rye whiskey

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BC Spirits "Spirits a Day" #336 - Averill Creek Vermouth

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