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Vermouth Mila 150 Aniversario

Vermouth Mila 1868

Quintanar de la Orden , España

7.6 /10

Vermutpedia Score: 7.6/10

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Overall impression

Limited edition of Mila red vermouth for the 150th anniversary of the Toledo winery in Quintanar de la Orden (Morate family). A celebration of an adventure begun in 1868 with a new composition of aromatic herbs for nose and palate, maintaining the artisan Castilian-La Mancha tradition of seasoned vermouth on young dry Airén. For Vermutpedia, it represents Mila's commemorative expression: the familiar Mila palate with greater aromatic ambition, distinct from the standard 1-litre format and verifiable at vermouthmila1868.com.

Nose and palate

A botanical cocktail studied to the millimetre: cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, fennel, wormwood and vanilla in vanguard balance. Characteristic Mila taste — moderate sweetness, full bitterness, the palate of always — with greater aromatic expression in this commemorative edition. The Airén base keeps the profile light enough for aperitivo while the new herb blend adds depth on nose and finish. Compared with standard Mila Rojo in 1-litre format, the anniversary bottling is more expressive and limited. The finish maintains Mila's consistent bitter hallmark with amplified spice. For anyone who knows the house style, this edition offers a richer aromatic layer without abandoning Castilian vermouth tradition.

How to serve it

Very cold in a noble glass, with ice stones and citrus peels; also shaken or stirred in cocktails, or with sparkling drinks per house tradition. Serve between 6 and 8 °C; the anniversary edition rewards a thoughtful glass rather than quick terrace service. Works in classic vermouth builds where cinnamon-anise-wormwood spice is welcome. Pairs with Castilian tapas, olives, cheese and the zinc-bar aperitivo culture Mila evokes. At room temperature sweetness can dominate; refrigerate before serving. The 75 cl limited bottle suits commemorative tasting or gifting. For Vermutpedia, Mila 150 Aniversario is drunk very cold with citrus, as Toledo anniversary vermouth built for aperitivo and classic cocktails.

Production context

75 cl limited-edition bottle (distinct from standard 1 L format). 15% vol. Toledo artisan vermouth winery; slogan «Siente el Sabor, Siente la Tradición, Siente MiLa». Young dry Airén base, new anniversary herb composition, steel-tank harmonisation per family recipe. Morate family continuity since Pedro Vela's 1868 colonial factory. For Vermutpedia, Mila 150 Aniversario synthesises the house's commemorative red: Airén, semisweet, unaged, limited, verifiable at vermouthmila1868.com. A celebratory piece of the Castilla-La Mancha vermouth map.

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