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Peated whisky sits brilliantly with the floral elderflower notes in this late-night sipper. Absinthe plays an important role and I like with as much four...
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
28th January 2024 at 03:21
Very nice with the additional absinthe.
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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
31st May 2023 at 14:52
This grew on me. The peat (Laphroaig Cairdeas cask-strength Quarter Cask) was too medicinal at first, but settled into a nice balance by the third sip. Red grapes (didn't have any) couldn't be a more perfect garnish. Elderflower and grapes, huh?... I used the 1.25 ml of absinthe, and that could be bumped up a touch. Interesting drink! (31 May 2023, 10:51a)
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
19th April 2023 at 04:00
Not a real peat fan, but this was outstanding. Did use a little less Elderflower to cut down on the sweet, but was perfect. The Elderflower flavour comes through perfectly. The peat was balanced. Thank you Simon for giving me another use for the peated Whisky I have in my drinks cabinet.
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Jeremy Harrold’s Avatar Jeremy Harrold
6th April 2023 at 17:19
A very easy to drink peated whisky cocktail. A touch sweet but I used Bowmore 12 and St Germain. Nice to come home to…
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Chris Brislawn’s Avatar Chris Brislawn
6th April 2023 at 07:07
No Fiorente so used 1 oz St. Germain. Tempted to try an XO but went with 1 oz of my go-to cocktail cognac (ABK6 VSOP) for a first attempt. Added 1/2 tsp (1/12 oz or 2.5 ml) of absinthe; it doesn't need more than that. Simon appears to be going nuclear with the peat so I used 1 oz Compass Box Peat Monster. Wow; what a revelation. The smoke and sweet floral notes play incredibly well together. Well done! I'd like to cut the sugar (but not the florals) a bit; is Fiorente drier than St. Germain?
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
6th April 2023 at 08:34
I've just tried Fiorente against St. Germain and they are very similar in all regards, including sweetness and citric acidity. I'd say both are less sweet than many other elderflower liqueurs. Both are excellent but nice to support the family-owned and made Fiorente.
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