This is our favourite Negroni. We use Xaymaca Special Dry Pot Still. What that lacks in over-proof it makes up for in strength and complexity of aroma and flavour.
This is intense, but I like it. Strong Smith & Cross funk up front, followed by bittersweet, slightly herbal orange and wine notes on the back-end, effectively mellowing out some of the rougher notes you can get from Smith & Cross.
It takes an assertive spirit to stand up to Campari in an equal parts drink, but Smith & Cross is more than up for the task. This is a great drink, deftly balancing funk and bitterness with the underlying support of sweetness from the vermouth.
Had this awhile back with Smith & Cross; it's good... Just tried this twice with Hamilton 151. 3/4 parts 151 to one part of the other two was the best blend... I'm dreaming of trying 1.5 parts Doctor Bird in this, hmm. Will report back. (11 Jan 2024, 9:38a)