Andrea created this drink "for enjoying the flavour of smoky whisky with calvados adding to apple fruitiness." The amount of Peychaud's used makes or breaks...
2 years later, maybe, but I want to second what Jeremy Harrold says. Don't be put off, give it a go! This was a pleasant surprise. I always make my own apple juice, so I'm sure flavours will vary depending on the apple varieties at hand, but I was also delighted by an unexpected "honey" element to this one; sweet, but definitely staying on the good side of sweet.