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The Conference

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (70)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1⁄2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1⁄2 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1⁄2 fl oz Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
1⁄2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1⁄6 fl oz Demerara/Muscovado/brown sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1 dash Mole bitters

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare lemon and orange zest for garnish.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

  1. Express lemon and orange zest twists over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of The Conference contains 158 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 31.84% alc./vol. (63.68° proof)
  • 21 grams of pure alcohol

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

History

Adapted from a recipe created by Brian Miller at Death & Company in New York City, USA.

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Review

As with any good conference, all the participants in this cocktail are heard and their contribution is equally valued. Due to its layering of different spirits to build complexity, some consider this a Tiki-style cocktail.

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Comments & Discussion

Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
Lovely autumnal sipper. Calvados is the key accent. I only had cocoa bitters but among such a long cast I don't imagine it influenced the final production.
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Less is more. Tastes too similar to an A La Louisiane. Calvados replacing the Laird's BiB I used might help. Nothing particularly unique overall. Used Wild Turkey 101, Rittenhouse Rye, Laird's BiB, and a Cognac I would label 'generic'. Quality demerara syrup and Ango for the aromatic and cocoa. What am I missing here? Equal parts of four spirits just for the sake of it?
score: 0
John CARR Premium Member
Fascinating cocktail. Deliciously dry and perfectly balanced. I only had a little muscovado syrup left, so topped it up with a mill or two of Luxardo. Perfect balance of the ingredients and charmingly dry. The mole bitters work beautifully with the whiskers to create a malty kind of flavour. Would definitely have again.
score: 2
John Champion
This is a fantastic Old Fashioned riff. I would say the Conference and Oaxacan Old Fashioned from Death and Co, as well as Jamie Boudreau's Cubed Old Fashioned, are probably my top 3 Old Fashioned recipes out there.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Great for evening sipping or a nightcap.
score: 2
Andrew Gelb Premium Member
A winner. Very pleased with this drink, which I prepared for the first time yesterday. Attractive hue, enticing scent, and a sophisticated, complex melange of flavors with, exactly as described, all in balance and none singing out of tune. I did not have the mole bitters and substituted with El Guapo Chicory Pecan.
score: 2
Marie-Therese Straus
Lovely, sophisticated cocktail that's very quick and easy to make. I'll adding it to my regular rotation.
score: 3
paul mcgowan
Loved it- was a bit doubtful due to mixing rye & bourbon- will try a version with just one, but Calvo & Cognac the bitters & syrup make it sing! Cheers!
score: 2

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