Punt E Mes

(75cl, 16%)

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Punt E Mes Bottling Note

A classic red vermouth created by Carpano all the way back in 1870, Punt E Mes was actually named after a… stock broking term? Punt E Mes translates to ‘a point and a half’, and at the end of a day stock brokers would enter the Carpano bar and ask for exactly that (but this also happened on a day when key stocks had fallen by one and a half points). So, the link was made and the drink was named as such after they all had a good laugh about it (we assume).

The vermouth contains quinine, which adds to the lovely bitterness, alongside 10 other herbs and spices. The result is a superbly balanced and herbal flavour. A great addition to many a cocktail.

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Bittersweet, as expected, with a good helping of sweeter dark red fruits, baking spices, vanilla, orange peel and a pinch of tobacco, with a bitter fruitiness returning on the finish.

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Punt E Mes Reviews

Best Red Vermouth (Italian)

Carpano also makes Antica Carpano which is the deluxe version of Punt E Mes. I prefer this for negronis as it is not so sweet or vanilla led as the more expensive Antica. Any wine that I have left over or has oxidized over night I add to a measure of Punt E Mes on the rocks with a slice. Or just on its own. Or with tonic. Or just with Campari for extra bitterness. Great also as a sorbet.

1st February 2017

Arthur Samouelle

The Italians have a slice of orange not lemon with this special aperitif.

29th August 2014

Scot Morrison

This makes a very refreshing aperitif when mixed with lemon

25th November 2012

Original bitters Punt e mes

Very rare to find this product easily in retail outlets~maybe at Christmas time.One of the best.

30th July 2011