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Rusty To The Core
Honeyed herbal whisky liqueur with an apple brandy base, freshened with lemon juice and given a wisp of smokiness by a splash of Islay malt
Frederic D.
18th October at 02:12
I agree with Jeremy below. The base cocktail is a solid but unexceptional honey/apple drink, made much more interesting by the addition of a mere 1/4 Oz of peated Scotch (Ardbeg for me). It starts with a fresh lemon/apple juice lightness and resolves into complex aged Calvados and smoke. A delicious drink on a crisp Autumn afternoon.
13th December 2021 at 19:05
Intriguing. The Islay whisky elevates it from an honeyed apple cocktail to a drink with an edge. One to ponder as you drink.
30th October 2021 at 00:34
Great cocktail. I did go with Tom W.'s suggestion and lessened the Islay. Great mixtures of flavours which all blend well.
9th May 2021 at 21:45
I prefer slightly less Islay (5ml). It's still smoky, just gives a bit more space for the calvados.
10th May 2021 at 18:33
Certainly benefits from adjusting according to how peaty your Islay is.