Ok, the first time reading the comments made me assess for a second. I really like the drink, and while I don't think it is a mess, I do not really see what all of the ingredients are bringing - specifically not seeing the nuance of the rye (I used Rittenhouse).
Ignoring that critique, the rum sets the base and the cognac fills in late. It's a fairly unique evolution that piques my interest.
Ignoring that critique, the rum sets the base and the cognac fills in late. It's a fairly unique evolution that piques my interest.