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Blackthorn No. 2 (Homeboy's)
Just as Aaron, its creator, describes it, whiskey-laced boozy blackcurrant fruit pastille
John CARR
12th June at 15:33
I really love the blackthorn English, the sugar + bitters makes this almost reminiscent of an old fashioned, but the Irish whisky, port and demerera take it in a completely different direction. I can see this becoming a new favourite. Excellent use of a nice but not amazing port. I nibbled a Danish butter biscuit alongside, added some nice sugar and vanilla characters.
10th July at 14:38
I can see where the others are going with halving the sugar, but the full fruit pastille effect, if desired, will call for the full 10ml. I can think of at least one friend who will definitely prefer the latter.
10th April at 23:06
Surprised how well this turned out with a cheap tawny port. Did use a solid Irish whiskey and some stellar Jamaican-brand demerara. But reading John and Marek's comments, oh yes, half the syrup is very much in order.
6th December 2021 at 01:14
This was very nice. I did find it very sweet (and only used 1/2 of the sugar syrup). Great flavour and well balanced.
2nd December 2023 at 12:20
I agree, half the syrup is plenty enough