Spanish Armada

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (7 ratings)

Serve in a Nick & Nora glass

Ingredients:
23 oz 10+ year old blended rum
23 oz Spanish brandy
13 oz Blended Scotch whisky
16 oz Torabhaig Peated Single Malt Whisky
16 oz Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry
16 oz Bigallet China China Amer
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 4/10

Review:

Stir well, dilution is key to this richly flavoured cocktail which has currant and dried fruit notes.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2021 by Jessica Lambert at Vol. 39 Bar at The Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago, USA.

Nutrition:

One serving of Spanish Armada contains 138 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 30.01% alc./vol. (30.01° proof)
  • 19.6 grams of pure alcohol

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John KM’s Avatar John KM
6th September 2023 at 21:55
I really liked this. There are many layers to the flavour, all jostling for attention. Superb drink
Herbert Brant’s Avatar Herbert Brant
22nd June 2023 at 21:02
Intense and rich, indeed. The blend of the numerous ingredients is quite skillful, and the overall effect is warm, spicy, and luscious. Perhaps more appropriate for a winter's evening, but also serves nicely as an afternoon apéritif.