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Ade Bro
Great choice of beers and wine. My favorite beer shop ever!!
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Alexandre Coates
Great local shop, very friendly staff and delicious drinks. Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well
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Andrea Pecorelli
I had a great experience at this beer shop. My girlfriend and I came in looking for three beers as a gift for her fat...
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Andrew Maudsley
Great selection and prices
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bala
Great bottle shop with just the nicest person at the shop! Very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend checking ...
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David pereira
Best bottle shop in Edinburgh, great selection of beers and super helpful staff. My go to for sour beer.
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Emily Paul
A phenomenal selection of products that is perhaps only surpassed by how phenomenal their staff is - I went in lookin...
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Gezuz Kryst
Great selection with friendly staff.
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Giblet Gravy
Absolutely superb selection and even better service. I was given great recommendations that suited my needs, and the ...
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Glenn Kent
Dear owner my friend and his wife were there on holiday and found me a bottle of Blantons Gold I have been wanting a ...
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joshua brimdyr
Finest and greatest depth of beers for sale in Edinburgh. The owner is super knowledgeable and helpful. There was a c...
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Kenny McCartney
Can't believe I've failed to give a good review of this place before. I've been frequenting this place fo...
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Laura Gutiérrez
Una selección muy buena de cerveza. Nos atendió un chico muy amable detallandonos muy bien el producto a pesar de ser...
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Lauren
Popped in a few nights ago for some gifts. Great customer experience, they listened to what I was looking for and cam...
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Lee Traversari
Spotted on my drive to my last customer, so glad I spotted it. By far one of the best bottle shops I've had the p...
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Mark Muir
The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻
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Michael Zenkl
Excellent selection, very kind and knowledgeable co-owner! Thank you, I walked out with 8 exceptional bottles of wine!
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New Fads
Great guys, amazing selection and super knowledgeable! The best.
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Owen Frost
Our local bottle shop!Absolutely top service everytime we go in! Team are always so friendly and knowledgeable.Always...
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Rachel Wade
Always a pleasure to visit, a real asset to the community, we would be lost without Team Beerhive! Helpful, friendly ...
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Ross Cooper
Great little beer and wine place
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Ross Fraser
Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...
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Ryan Collman
Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.
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Seoridh Fraser
Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...
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Sian Buchan
excellent wee shop with great staff and wonderful selection - lots of stuff that isn't beer too, picked up a few ...
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Steven Halkett
Awesome bottle shop. Totally out of my way but I will return many times
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Stig E
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Tara M
Great selection and service with a smile! I was really pleased with their delivery options and frequency. I am cancel...
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Tom Hutchinson
An obviously great passion project bottle shop which I'm embarrassed it took me so long to visit. Great selection...
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Zera Esham
Great place for exciting craft beers with an excellent wine selection as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friend...

Collection: Vermouth and Cocktail Stuff

Vermouth was never meant to be hidden behind a splash of gin. Before the Martini and Negroni made it famous, it was enjoyed on its own as an aperitif, and a good bottle still deserves that treatment. Alongside our vermouths you'll find bitters, liqueurs and cocktail essentials for mixing the classics or making something that's entirely your own.

Vermouth and cocktail culture sit at the crossroads of wine, spirits and aperitif drinking, bringing together fortified wine, bitters, liqueurs and bar essentials designed for mixing, sipping and relaxed drinking before dinner. Vermouth itself originated in northern Italy as aromatised fortified wine infused with botanicals such as wormwood, citrus peel and herbs, eventually becoming one of the defining ingredients in classic cocktails including the Martini, Manhattan and Negroni.

Sweet Italian vermouth and drier French styles remain central to cocktail culture today, while modern producers continue to expand the category through lower-intervention vermouth, bitter aperitifs and more contemporary botanical styles. Alongside cocktails, vermouth has increasingly returned to being enjoyed simply over ice, with soda or alongside citrus and olives as part of broader aperitivo culture.

Our range focuses on flavour-forward vermouth, bitters, aperitifs and cocktail ingredients chosen for balance, versatility and drinkability. Alongside classic Italian aperitivo and herbal digestifs, the collection includes crisp dry vermouth, richer sweet styles, bitter orange aperitifs and modern low-ABV bottles suited to both cocktails and casual drinking.

Expect flavours of citrus peel, herbs, spice, bitter botanicals, dried fruit and alpine aromatics alongside bottles designed for everything from a simple vermouth and soda to Martinis, Negronis, Manhattans and spritzes. Many of these drinks also sit naturally alongside food, charcuterie and lighter aperitif-style serving.

Whether you're building a home cocktail setup, exploring aperitivo culture or simply looking for something refreshing to drink over ice, this is where wine, spirits and hospitality overlap most naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is vermouth?

Vermouth is a fortified wine flavoured with botanicals such as herbs, spices, citrus peel and roots, and is commonly used in cocktails or served as an aperitif.

What are the main types of vermouth?

The main types are dry vermouth, sweet (red) vermouth, and blanc/bianco vermouth, each varying in sweetness, colour and flavour profile.

What does vermouth taste like?

Vermouth can range from dry and herbal to sweet and rich, often showing flavours of citrus, spices, flowers and bitter botanicals depending on the style.

What cocktails use vermouth?

Vermouth is used in classic cocktails such as Martinis, Negronis, Manhattans and Americano-style drinks, often paired with gin, vodka, whiskey or bitters.

Is vermouth a spirit?

No. Vermouth is not a spirit — it is a fortified wine, meaning wine that has been strengthened with additional alcohol and flavoured with botanicals.

How should vermouth be stored?

Vermouth should be stored in the fridge after opening to help preserve its freshness and flavour, as it can oxidise over time like wine.

What is vermouth used for in cocktails?

Vermouth adds aroma, balance and complexity to cocktails, softening strong spirits and contributing herbal, bitter or sweet notes depending on the style.