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Kings County

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Discerning Drinkers (23)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Highland single malt scotch whisky
1⁄3 fl oz Peated single malt whisky
1⁄3 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
1⁄3 fl oz Punt E Mes vermouth amaro

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Nick & Nora glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with maraschino cherry dropped into cocktail.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 32.23% alc./vol. (64.46° proof)
  • 24.2 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe discovered in February 2025 at Satan's Whiskers in London, England.

Review

Peated whisky sits brilliantly with the maraschino in this spirit-forward, Manhattan-like cocktail.

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
I was relatively blown away with how good this Manhattan variation was. I recently bought the worst St George product I've tried, their B&E American Whiskey. Subbed it for the Highland and it was serviceable enough. But I immediately saw the potential in this recipe. Would love to try it again asap with either Oban 14 or Talisker 10. I crave more edge to the Scotch. Well done.
score: 1
Jack Haynes
Really lovely and can’t believe how new this recipe is! Not to mention I live round the corner from Satan’s Whiskers.
score: 3
Caspian Berggren Premium Member
Really lovely and interesting scotch drink. All ingredients serve to elevate the scotch rather than overpower it.
score: 1
jill andrews
Lovely and evolving flavour profile. Spicy, bitter and smoky, using both highland and Islay single malts.
score: 2
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Surprisingly subtle, although we had only a blended Scotch to pair with our Lagavulin; and used Cocchi Vermouth Amaro. A very elegant cocktail. The garnish is essential.
score: 2
Chris Brislawn
Right on; very elegant and flavorful made with Cocchi Dopo Teatro, together with Glenfiddich and a nice peaty Bunnahabhain from Islay.
score: 1
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
Thanks for the tip about Bunnahabhain...I think we can lay our hands on a bottle locally.
score: 0

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$2.45 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 37.5 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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