Which, in truth, is your vermouth?

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Manhattans, Martinis, Spritzes, Negronis: vermouth-laced classics are in vogue. But which brands are being poured now in the world’s best bars?

For traditional Italian vermouth, Cocchi is the go-to. Founded in Turin, in 1891, the family-owned producer makes a rich, red Vermouth di Torino (£24.25 for 75cl) that’s great in whisky drinks, and aperitivi like the…