Did a comparison between the boozy version and the new, boozy won out. Pineapple was a little too prevalent in the new version, and the higher pisco/maraschino ratio to cognac was more to my liking. I also found Angostura superior to Peychaud's, I would likely even drop down to one dash if I make this again in the future.

Spritig.

Having been born in Peru but growing up in the US, I love to try any new drinks that include Pisco. This was a very nice, complex flavored drink that I really appreciated. To make it easier to measure in ounces, I went with 1/2 oz. Luxardo and 1 oz. pineapple juice. People not used to Pisco don't realize it tends to have what I call a "time delay" on it's effect (may be the White Shark effect noted below, LOL). Well done.

Nice complexity and dimension in this recipe. Definitely preferred over the Whitefield recipe. Next time I’ll use a little less Luxardo liqueur.

Great move Simon! I love these proportions with this ‘new’ recipe. This is very delicious and is now my goto brandied tropical awesomeness that, as Sally noted, hits like a great white.

Partner’s comment - ‘it’s something and then something comes up and hits you from underneath- a bit like a great white shark’

I think he liked it. Made very much easier to get right by my shiny new Diffords measure ?