On 2013-07-30 13:24:36 +0000, ViLco said:

> Michael Press wrote:
>
>>> I too stand by white and red, the extra dry has strange flavor,
>>> reminds me of green olives, which I don't like in martini.
>
>> The Dolin blanco is actually rather sweet,
>> and I prefer their less sweet extra dry in a martini.
>
> I'll have to look for this Dolin you both seem to like, tnx

It's in many of the upscale bars these days: You might find it there.
In the stores it costs twice as much as M&R, but there are suddenly so
many boutique vermouths available (around here anyway) that M&R might
get greedy too.

There seem to be 3 new gin brands at the local Hi-Time, BevMo and Total
Wine. Small companies, small-batches, high-prices. I've enjoyed a
number of them, but note that Beefeater's remains dramatically less
expensive, particularly in the larger vessels. Same for Maker's Mark
bourbon. Both are still incredibly high quality spirits. It's a
comfort for those of us on a fixed- or no-income finances.