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Barribault

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (83)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Island single malt Scotch whisky
3/4 fl oz Amaro (e.g. Averna)
3/4 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. No garnish to prepare.

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. Serve naked, without garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Barribault contains 209 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 26.92% alc./vol. (53.84° proof)
  • 24.4 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2025 by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails. The original recipe calls for Talisker single malt whisky.

Review

Whisps of characterful whisky lace this spirit-forward bittersweet late-night sipper.

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Comments & Discussion

Wiggles 101
Made this with Ardbeg Uigeadail and what a dance it did in my mouth. It was sweetness by the bonfire. Would dance again.
score: 2
David Mercer
I'll try it with a Bowmore 14 before the Uigeadail. Just to ensure I'm headed in the right direction lol. Made with Uigeadail, that's a $50 cocktail in a bar lol. Fortunately, I have a bottle, acquired at a nice price ($105 CAD).
score: 2
John CARR Premium Member
Made exactly to spec. Essentially an islay boulvadier. Perhaps in mr clapham’s mixing this would come off, but I’m not sure the scotch and amaro exactly combine. I’d prob stick to a Rob Roy or Bobbie burns myself.
score: 1
Jeffrey Moore
Far to sweet for my palate. Therefore, I went back with the traditional 2 oz , 1/2 oz & 1/2 oz ratio. That was the ticket. Just used Monkey Shoulder, and it was nice. But, can see a wee bit of smoke and complexity being another level too.
score: 1
Benedikt Premium Member
Definitely recommend trying with a Talisker or something alike
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Did not have Averna, but I messed with comboing Jager and Meletti and decided on 2:1. Wasn't quite Averna, but it was close enough. Resultant swill was ok, but I think the Cocchi di Torino wasn't quite right. But now I'm looking California and feeling Dolin-sota.
score: 0
Diane Denison
I was looking for something to use my Averna in. Found this recipe. Used the Laphroaig I had. I really liked the blend of the strong scotch and Averna. Will make again.
score: 3
Caspian Berggren Premium Member
A good scotch really shines here. The Talisker is lovely.
score: 2
John CARR Premium Member
Only had carpano for the red vermouth tonight, so added ones dash orange bitters to lighten it. Deep and intense flavours, like a Scottishv old fashioned, in full kilt and sash. One to savour.
score: 1
Calvin R
Almost feels sacrilegious using Talisker in a cocktail but all my qualms went away pretty quickly after a few sips.
One you can really sit with and enjoy slowly.
score: 4
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
I just put Talisker in a Rose Crescent and it was phenomenal. Can't feel too guilty...
score: 2
Yorey C
made with glenmorangie. pretty happy with it. choice of scotch definitely shines through.
score: 1
Yorey C
tried with laphroaig cask strength. maybe too stinky, not sure it works with averna. the blander wheatier glenmo might be my preferred even though it's not a speyside
score: 1
Richard Christmas
Very pleasant, but I think Prospector No 2 has the edge on it.
score: 1