Dillon's Small Batch Vermouth

Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers is an Ontario-based producer recognized for its handcrafted spirits and aperitifs that emphasize local ingredients, small-batch production, and classic techniques interpreted through a modern lens. Located in Niagara wine country, Dillon’s draws inspiration from both European aperitif traditions and the region’s thriving cool-climate wine industry.

The vermouth is produced using a quality wine base sourced from Ontario vineyards and infused with a curated selection of botanicals, herbs, roots, citrus peels, and spices. Traditional ingredients such as wormwood provide the defining bittersweet backbone, while additional botanicals contribute layers of floral, herbal, and citrus complexity.

Careful maceration and blending techniques are used to achieve balance between freshness, texture, sweetness, and bitterness. The resulting vermouth is crafted for both cocktail applications and standalone aperitif service, reflecting the producer’s focus on precision and drinkability.

Tasting Notes

Colour
Bright golden straw with amber highlights.

Nose
Aromatic notes of citrus peel, wild herbs, chamomile, baking spice, and delicate floral botanicals.

Palate
Fresh and balanced with flavours of orange zest, herbal tea, subtle bitterness, warm spice, and gentle sweetness supported by lively acidity and silky texture.

Finish
Clean, layered, and lingering with herbal complexity and refreshing citrus-driven bitterness.

Serving & Pairings

Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled over ice with a citrus twist, lengthened with soda, or in classic cocktails such as the Martini, Manhattan, Negroni, or Americano.

Pairings
Excellent with charcuterie, olives, smoked almonds, seafood appetizers, aged cheeses, and savoury small plates. Its herbal freshness and bittersweet profile also complement salty and citrus-forward dishes exceptionally well.