When we set out to make vermouth, we knew we wanted to do things differently.

Instead of following the standard recipe of imported herbs and spices, we chose to use fresh, seasonal flowers and botanicals—layered on a base of responsibly grown, local fruit.

The Spot We Dreamt About is our first dry vermouth.

Juicy and herbaceous, this aperitif pairs foraged apple blossoms with citrusy white pine shoots and blue spruce tips. The base is a blend of Gewürtztraminer, Montmorency cherries and crabapples. And a portion of it was aged in a barrel lined with spruce resin and beeswax, for added texture.

It's great over ice, mixed with sparkling cider, or with tonic—scroll down for some easy cocktail recipes.

What's it like? The aroma starts with hibiscus gummy bears and fresh spruce. The flavour is a mix of orange peel and candied rosemary.

The alcohol adds weight to the blend, elevating each of the unique ingredients in the absence of sweetness. Overall The Spot We Dreamt About is citrusy and herbaceous with gentle acidity and a whisper of pine nuts at the very end.

12.7% ABV | 750mL

Ingredients: Gewürztraminer grapes, crabapples, Montmorency cherries, apple blossoms, blue spruce tips, white pine shoots. Gluten free.

After opening, consume within 30 days and keep refrigerated.

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$500 from this release was donated to Indspire.

Indspire is an Indigenous charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities. In partnership with Indigenous, private and public sector stakeholders, Indspire educates, connects and invests in Indigenous people so they can achieve their highest potential. Learn more about them here: Indspire.ca.