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Amber Nectar

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (74)
Amber Nectar image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Blended Scotch whisky
1⁄4 fl oz Peated single malt whisky
2 barspoon Honey
1 fl oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR honey with Scotch in base of shaker until honey dissolves.
  2. Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
  3. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 25.7 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 by yours truly from a cocktail promoted in 2013 by Bols, the Dutch liqueur producer. Originally based on vodka with Bols honey liqueur, the honey cried out for blended Scotch whisky and then some Islay single malt.

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Review

Honey lifts and enhances this blend of Scotch whisky, single Islay malt and dry vermouth.

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Comments & Discussion

MiRiNaeJM
I used Laphroaig QC, Monkey Shoulder, and Cinzano 1757.
I started with a quarter ounce of Islay, yeah it felt a bit mild, so I upped it to a 1/3oz of an ounce.
I also forgot to shake and ended up stirring instead—but turned out it’s not that unexciting because I can taste every ingredient’s flavors.
score: 2
Frederic D. Premium Member
A fine but unremarkable drink, somewhat lacking in complexity for me. I also made a version with semi-sweet mead instead of dry vermouth and a few dashes of ginger bitters, which I enjoyed significantly more, and I tried to literally spice things up by using hot honey, which maybe learn from my mistakes and just don't.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
This is wonderful. The whisky flavour is predominate but the honey enhances the whisky. Reminds me of the whisky cocktails I have had in Scotland when visiting my family. Thank you for giving me taste memories of prior trips to Scotland.
score: 2
J W-S Premium Member
This is ok but not especially exciting, just a sweeter finish to the whisky.
score: 4
Yorey C
i concur with this poster. kinda just tastes like flat and too much honey. Kirkland Scotch 40% | Laphroiag Cask Strength 57% | Pergote
score: 1

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Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
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