I realise this thread is very ancient, but I have tried Carpano Antica Formula from the 1960s and it is mind-blowing! If the bottles are unopened they are quite valuable, as has been suggested above. My boss bought some at... (11 replies, last updated by drinkslover October 26, 2007)

Does anyone know a Boston-area retailer who carries Antica Formula sweet vermouth? It’s made by Carpano, the same people who invented vermouth, and also make Punt e Mes, a very strong-flavored sweet vermouth which I like... (10 replies, last updated by johncb June 29, 2009)

As I was picking up a bottle of Carpano Antica at Astor Wines in Manhattan, I noticed this vermouth, packaged in a tall bottle in a can...$18 (Antica is I think $27 now), so i tried it... There was a package insert extolling the... (0 replies, last updated by kenito799 August 18, 2008)

as straight apertifs. Moving up to the good stuff, Punt e Mes is a classic. Very orangey, very bitter. Not too sweet. Very complex. Vya is smoother and more drinkable. It’s not overly bitter, but is less interesting. Carpano... (5 replies, last updated by oystersallday January 7, 2009)

The best sweet vermouth on Earth is Carpano Antica Formula, it’s almost too good to mix! (7 replies, last updated by jacquelinec August 19, 2006)

I did some searching on the board and came up with these. Boussier Carpano Antica. Carpano’s Punt e Mes Cinzano G&D (Gambarelli and Devito) from California. J. Boissiere from France Martini and Rossi Noilly Prat Vya General web search (7 replies, last updated by rworange December 11, 2007)

Many tailHounds rave about Carpano Antica Formula vermouth.I bought a bottle recently and have about 1/2 left in my fridge.I think it’s pretty good,but I mainly get a vanilla taste from it.My main drink this winter has been... (13 replies, last updated by foodnwine February 25, 2009)

: Fee’s Bitters (any kind, but Aromatic mostly) Carpano Antica vermouth Luxardo Maraschino a good rye selection (Rittenhouse especially) Domaine du Canton (ginger liquor) Malort I’m resigned to the fact that I probably... (1 reply, last updated by puggama May 7, 2009)

and quite like it: they have both the dry and blanc versions (and I imagine the rouge, too). I’m also always on the lookout for Carpano Antica Formula, but know that’s not distributed locally yet. Still looking for... (35 replies, last updated by craigasaurus July 8, 2009)

parts Hendricks 2 parts Noilly Prat stirred until very cold garnished with a slice of cucumber but was wondering what it would be like with, say, Carpano Antica. I’m a little unsure of how to mix with the Junípero, which I... (5 replies, last updated by byrd October 19, 2007)

thanks i will! Tonight i attended a vermouth class where they demo’d making a Carpano Antica replica, among other things, and we got to taste the results— maybe you can get Jamie Boudreau to start giving classes at... (12 replies, last updated by barleywino January 28, 2009)

I agree that a more full-flavored gin should be used, i like Plymouth, 2 parts to 1 part each Campari and Carpano Antica vermouth. (7 replies, last updated by davis_sq_pro October 16, 2008)

Here’s Agraria’s classics menu. $12 each. Tart, bitter, strong and flavorful is how we like our classics. If you’re looking for sweet and easy, ask your bartender for a non-traditional version. The Manhattan Wild Turkey... (4 replies, last updated by Tujague August 22, 2006)

My first choice is Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, which is amber in color, and adds a richness to a Martini unlike anything I’ve every had. http://www.wilsondaniels.com/product.php?id=351 Second would be Noilly Prat. (32 replies, last updated by french roast October 13, 2008)

and Carpano Antica vermouth in a liquor store out in Doral called . . . wait for it. . . Doral Liquors. address is 10409 NW 41 Street. I was pretty excited. I am posting in case anyone else has been frustrated by our inability to... (6 replies, last updated by Icantread June 12, 2009)