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Using a more robustly flavored vermouth takes this one to another level entirely. The vanilla and herbs from the Carpano Antica vermouth blend in with...
I tried this with Camus VSOP Cognac, Carpano Antica, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, & Angostura Aromatic Bitters. Pretty nice. Cognac-forward, not surprisingly, but not harsh at all. Nice complexity from the Luxardo & Carpano, and nice vanilla flavor, especially as things warm up a bit... Not too much "spice".