The 'dark' characteristics of some of the ingredients are quite present. I used a VS Cognac, but went with Cocchi di Torino for the vermouth. I don't consider Ango cocoa bitters too desserty, but its cocoa flavors really jumped out front in this... Kind of a Raisinette and delayed bitter-herbal aftertaste... I do want to try this again with a proper VSOP. My test here had almost chocolate Martinez vibes, but way more dry.

Quite boozy. Didn’t have bobs chocolate bitters unfortunately but I tweaked it with some triple sec and a slice of orange.