Spanish vermouth—vermut—is, broadly speaking, less bitter than its Italian counterparts and less sweet than the French variety. It's vermouth that is pointedly, obviously crafted for drinking rather than mixingSherry vermouth, mature Sherry wine from Andalusia serves as the base.Sherry vermouth doesn’t need additional fortification since it’s either already fortified or naturally above 15% Sherry vermouth is usually sweetened with sweet sherry made from Pedro Ximénez or Moscatel. The result is a vermouth that’s less sweet than most and has a depth and complexity unlike common vermouths.