Boissiere Vermouth A Timeless Classic
With a rich history and unique recipe, Boissiere (BWA-see-air) Vermouth is an essential ingredient in countless cocktails, beloved for its floral and herbal aromas and refined palate.
Boissiere Vermouth was originally produced in Chambery, France, the northern part of the cultural-historical Savoy region surrounding Mount Blanc in the Western Alps. The prized original recipe — a proprietary blend of wine-based distillate infused with select botanicals sourced from France and Italy — has gone unchanged since 1857 and remains a closely guarded secret.
In 1971, in need of a new home for production, Boissiere Vermouth moved to the southern side of Mount Blanc, to the Italian town of Turin, adding a wonderful twist to the traditional history of Vermouth. Both Chambery and Turin were ancient capitals of the Savoy region, where Vermouth originated — thus, Boissiere Vermouth can claim both capitals of Vermouth as its home.
The two styles of Boissiere Vermouth, Extra Dry and Sweet, have earned 90+ point ratings from Wine Enthusiast, the New York International Spirits Competition, and the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, among others. They are sophisticated and complex enough to be enjoyed as an aperitif, neat, or on the rocks. However, they are also a wonderful complement to classic and contemporary cocktails — the Extra Dry is an excellent match to make the perfect gin or vodka Martini or Gibson, while the Sweet Vermouth is perfect in a Manhattan or Negroni.
Boissiere Vermouth Highlights
First produced in 1857, Boissiere Vermouth’s original recipe remains unchanged — a secret that is guarded by the angelic cherubs on the bottle.
Boissiere Vermouth has roots in both of Savoy’s historic capitals: Chambery, France (its original site) and Turin, Italy (its modern location).
The two styles of Boissiere Vermouth, Extra Dry and Sweet, have earned 90+ point ratings from several prestigious industry competitions and publications.
Serve as an aperitif, neat, on the rocks, as part of a classic cocktail recipe, or in low-ABV cocktails.
Boissiere Extra Dry Vermouth is an excellent ingredient that is frequently used in French cuisine to create an upscale dining experience. Incorporate into Daube de Boeuf a la Provencale and seafood dishes such as mussels or salmon.
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Founded
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Location
Turin, Italy
Savoy: Vermouth’s Historic Homeland
Vermouth hails from the cultural-historical region of Savoy in the Western Alps. For centuries, the Dukes of Savoy ruled the beautiful country surrounding Mount Blanc. In 1563, they moved their capital from Chambery in the north to Turin in the south. Following the 18th century, these regions have been famous for producing the finest “Bone White” Extra Dry Vermouth and a very special quality “Rosso” Sweet Vermouth. Since 1860, these counties, divided by Mount Blanc, have been part of France to the north and Italy to the south.
Classic Vermouth that Transcends Borders
The picturesque countryside surrounding Mount Blanc, once known as Savoy, famously produces a very special quality Vermouth. While Boissiere is today located in Turin, Italy (the second, southern capital of historic Savoy), the team still sources botanicals from the counties surrounding Mount Blanc in both France and Italy. With a continental climate influenced by the mountains and nearby Mediterranean Sea, the area’s alpine hills provide a rich oasis for the botanicals used in Boissiere Vermouth.
A Secret Recipe, Guarded by Angels
Boissiere Vermouth’s prized original blend has remained a secret since 1857, guarded by the angelic cherubs featured on every bottle. The recipes for both the Extra Dry and Sweet Vermouths have remained unchanged since their conception. Both feature a wine-based distillate infused with select botanicals — including elderflower, chamomile, iris, and bitter orange peel for the Extra Dry and marjoram, chamomile, coriander, and cloves for the Sweet Vermouth.
