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I first tried this cocktail whilst judging the Heering Classics Challenge 2018 Final and while I loved the flavours it struck me that it was just a smidgen...
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Jeffrey Moore’s Avatar Jeffrey Moore
5th May 2025 at 21:03
Lovely sipper. I upped the Scotch to 1 3/4 oz. I like the Noilly Prat in this as well. I think Dolin would get lost.
You taste everything, every flavor in this, and it has good balance. It is a silky, easy drinking cocktail. Dangerously so!🍸
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Ruth Harvey’s Avatar Ruth Harvey
17th November 2024 at 10:02
Another reminder how much I love cocktails with Heering Cherry Liquor! I was surprised that you could taste the crème de cacao...but it really was discernable amongst the other strong flavours.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
17th October 2024 at 12:47
Lashed out and used balvenie. Very nice indeed. I can set Simon’s issue re balance. I’d be tempted to play a little as well.
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
17th October 2024 at 13:07
Second variation with monkey shoulder also excellent. Was slightly more generous with the bitters - bitter truth - and worked well.
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Leslie’s Avatar Leslie
21st October 2023 at 21:16
Nothing in my mind or experience suggests lemon as a garnish so I bounced that and replaced with maraschinos and then added a couple dashes of chocolate bitters - quite changed it and I quite loved it as a result!
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Cameron Carter’s Avatar Cameron Carter
7th July 2023 at 01:43
Wow. A tasty digestif with outstanding depth.
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Jeremy Harrold’s Avatar Jeremy Harrold
25th June 2023 at 08:00
A tasty drink.
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Herbert Brant’s Avatar Herbert Brant
23rd December 2022 at 18:53
Lovely. The hint of cocoa and hint of bitter orange is brilliant. The balance between sweet and bitter suits my taste perfectly.
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jason keane’s Avatar jason keane
1st March 2022 at 05:43
Not bad. I may Experiment with cherry bitters and chocolate bitters- although I admit the orange note was good.
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Adrian Rammelt’s Avatar Adrian Rammelt
16th February 2022 at 21:14
Absolute cracker. Thank you. Out of circumstance I had to use a dark Creme de Cacao (Bols) and a Glenrothes 11 yr old whisky. It still retained a pleasant sweetness but you're right a great balanced cocktail. In house we're calling it a 'Naughty Camilla' but that sounds just wrong. Cheers!
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
17th July 2021 at 02:59
Very nice. I am not a fan of the smokey whisky, but did use Johnny Walker Black. Not too smokey. There is a hint of smokey bacon to the drink. Great for after dinner.
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