Binitord Vermut, made by the Menorcan winery Vinitord, won this Wednesday the Premi Vinari for Best Vermouth of the Balearic Islands 2026, while Palo Moyà, from Licors Moyà, has reaffirmed the recognition as Best Palo of Mallorca.
The II Premis Vinari de Vermut de les Illes Balears i de Palo de Mallorca, promoted by the digital newspaper Vadevi, were held in the Claustre de Sant Domingo d'Inca, in an event presided over by the mayor, Virgilio Moreno, according to what the organizers detailed in a note.
In the Vermuts Negres category, Binitord obtained the Vinari d'Or, while the Vinari Plata Medal went to Miss Vermut Negre (Casa Miss), Muntaner Rojo (Destil·leries Antonio Nadal) and El Mallorquín (Bodegas Suau).
In the Vermuts Blancs section, first place went to Au, idò (7103 and La Vermutera), and the silver medal distinguished Vermut de Puntiró Blanc (Vins Jaume de Puntiró) and Vermut Muntaner blanc (Tunel).
Within the Vermuts Innovadors i Altres Estils category, the jury awarded Muntaner Rosé (Tunel), while the silver medal went to Miss Vermut Picante (Bar Casa Miss).
Palo de Mallorca and other recognitions
As for Palo de Mallorca, the Vinari Palo Moyà (Licors Moyà) was proclaimed winner, and the silver distinction corresponded to Cabraboc (Esperit de Mallorca), Palo Tunel (Tunel) and Un Palo (Dos Perellons and La Vermutera).
The award for best label went to Vermut de Casa Eva; the recognition for best vermouth for cocktails went to Miss Vermut Picant (Casa Miss); the prize for best Palo de Mallorca for mixology distinguished Un Palo! (Dos Perellons and La Vermutera), and the best Balearic vermuteria was Bodega Morey (Octavio Caballero, Palma).
A jury made up of sommeliers and bartenders decided the awards after a blind tasting held at the Escola d'Hoteleria de les Illes Balears (Ehib).