Smoke of Scotland

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (22 ratings)

Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Torabhaig Peated Single Malt Whisky
12 oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
12 oz Elderflower liqueur
16 oz Cynar or other carciofo amaro
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist (flamed).
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Review:

Smoky, with floral and tropical fruit notes from the elderflower liqueur and added complexity from the vermouth and Cynar.

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History:

Created in 2007 by Vincenzo Marianella at Providence, Los Angeles, USA.

Nutrition:

One serving of Smoke of Scotland contains 197 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.9 standard drinks
  • 28.29% alc./vol. (28.29° proof)
  • 26.9 grams of pure alcohol

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Jeremy Harrold’s Avatar Jeremy Harrold
31st October 2024 at 17:40
I like a peated whisky but this didn’t quite work. I thought something was clashing with the whisky. I admit I did add a couple of drops of Absinthe (as Gabriel de Tuya’s suggestion) which did help 👍
Yorey C’s Avatar Yorey C
12th February 2024 at 08:10
Laphroiag | Dolin ... good and complex, tastes like the scotch you put in it i think and 'froyg has a lot of attitude
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
28th May 2023 at 00:26
Not being a fan of overly smoky Whisky, decided to try this one for the Highland Games which occur every last weekend of May. This was wonderful Perfect for before dinner. Liked as per the recipe, but did also try Gabriel de Tuya's recommendation for a little Absinthe. Did about 5 sprays and it was a different cocktail, but also very good.
27th February 2023 at 03:38
A few dashes of absenthe are a great addition as well
Andrew Carin’s Avatar Andrew Carin
10th April 2022 at 13:40
Lagavulin lovers beware ! You'll be buying bottles much more often after trying this one.
William Smith’s Avatar William Smith
6th April 2022 at 01:23
It doesn't seem like those flavors would complement a super-smoky Islay. And yet they do. I quite liked it, will make again.
4th November 2020 at 03:07
I LOVE THIS COCKTAIL