On Wed, 16 May 2012 08:15:32 -0700, gtr > wrote:

> On 2012-05-16 07:58:19 +0000, ViLco said:
>
> > gtr wrote:
> >
> >> For a number of years I've been in endless experiments with many
> >> vermouths, which no longer includes Martini & Rossi extra dry--the one
> >> you find every where. Actually I don't like anybody's "extra dry",
> >> just bitter and flat tasting.
> >
> > A very good vermouth is the french Noilly Prat, expecially the red.
>
> I prefer the dry, but like them both. Now I'm starting to use Dolin a
> lot now. I use Lillet too, though some quibble about whether it's a
> vermouth, and then we get into long tedious conversations regarding
> what is a vermouth and what isn't.
>
> For the record the "Extra Dry" Dolin is just as bad as the Marini & Rossi.

The worst part about Martini & Rossi is traveling and thirsting for a
decent martini... I ask if they make martinis and they proudly pull
out of bottle of Martini & Rossi. Say what? Where's the gin?

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