Not a favourite. Unfortunately to me It tasted like weak, very diluted whisky with no character.

Very nice and flavourful after dinner cocktail. Loved the hints of Scotch Whisky.

Made the cocktail as shown, but then tried adding 2 drops of orange bitters. This did lessen the sweetness. Then tried a spray of absinthe (my go to for all evening cocktails) and it added subtle anise flavour without overwhelming the cocktail.

Cocktail as written is good, but is also a basis for many variation. Would drink again.
PS. Went wonderfully with almond biscotti.

This sort of subtle and elegant sipper of a cocktail always, irresistibly, invites us to fiddle...nothing fancy mind you. So initially we substituted, in turn, 7.5ml Mandarine Napoleon and 5ml Italicus for the 5ml Orange Curacao. Then we substituted Anejo Tequila for the Scotch, again reaching for the Mandarine Napoleon (at 7.5ml) as a substitute for the Orange Curacao. For us, the two versions with the Mandarine Napoleon were the loveliest. But of course the original is beautifully austere.

This is a beguiling little bite of a cocktail. Definitely important to keep the proportion of curaçao to 5ml or perhaps even less - a dash? - because it provides an integrating citrus background to the vermouths and whisky without overwhelming them with sweetness. I might even try it with orange bitters next, per one of those older recipes.

Excellent result from a simple concept.

Sorry, folks, this was a horrible combination of flavors.

I am looking forward to trying my namesake cocktail, ingredients should arrive today hopefully!