Dubonnet Rouge Vermouth

Dubonnet Rouge is a celebrated French aromatized wine, renowned for its distinctive bitter-sweet flavor profile. First introduced in 1846, it was created to encourage French Foreign Legion soldiers to drink quinine, a known anti-malarial, by blending it with wine and various spices. Crafted from a proprietary blend of fortified wine, herbs, and spices, including quinine bark, Dubonnet offers a rich, complex taste. Its deep ruby color and aromas of blackcurrant, citrus, and nutmeg lead to a full-bodied palate balanced between sweetness and an elegant, dry finish. Historically popular with British royalty, it is bottled at 14.8% ABV and is an essential component in classic cocktails like the Dandy or simply enjoyed chilled, neat, or with a twist of lemon.