This was one of my first cocktails that I made and probably started my interest for cocktails. Today I do find it slightly unbalanced and overly sweet. I think it would benefit from either a hint of acid or upping the bitterness. Even making it a bit more boozy could be one way to go. I do enjoy the aromas though.

I used 0.5cl Cruzan and Havana 7 and this drink was honestly fantastic. The dark caramel with the rose from the amaro play together incredibly well. The bitters do actually come through more than I thought they would. They're not front and center but if you look for them they're both definitely there. It's maybe a bit too sweet for my palate, though, so you could experiment with the agave a bit.

I can tell that this drink would benefit from prolonged experimentation. It definitely has promise. But, I used Bacardi Blackstrap and Amaro Montenegro and it tasted a lot like coffee! So, next time I'll ramp up my rum quality!

I found the rum was dominated by the Montenegro - which was fine - I really like the amaro. I think that Meletti would work just as well here - maybe better (higher ABV, very similar flavor). And Ramazzotti would be worth trying (cola notes). I echo David T. below - a fortified amaro - but I like it.
I note that the mouthfeel is thin compared to the viscous amaro, but all the flavor is still present (and I like to think complemented by the bitters and rum).

Delightful. For our tastes would drop off the syrup entirely (only used half). Liked the combination of the rum and amaro. Amaro and bitters add some peppery hints. Perfect in the late afternoon/early evening or after dinner.

I used Amaro Toscano, which seems to be in the lighter as the vein of Montenegro (and I didn’t want to haul out the Nonino). Meh. Just like fortified amaro.
As to the pronunciation, unless there’s a reason you want me to say it wrong, it’s simply “mah-lah-GAY-nyah.” No “goo.”

A great way to enjoy Montenegro and rum which is a stellar combination. The bitters are spot on. For my taste I might dial back the agave to a bar spoon instead. For fun I flamed my orange zest. Cinnamon, vanilla, and the amaro round this one out nicely. I look forward to trying this one with other aged Rums.

The rum still pleasantly dominates, despite the generous helping of Montenegro. Enough sweetness to round the whole thing out. Worth a try.