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Burnt Fuselage
Cognac and Grand Marnier are well-suited bedfellows in this spirit-forward "stiff steadier". Dry vermouth combines with these surprisingly well. Adding...
John CARR
11th December 2025 at 09:45
Yeah, this is firmly on my favourites list. Love the sweet-dry balance and herbal depth. A bit like a cognac version of an affinity, one of my other faves!
11th December 2025 at 22:26
Ooh that Affinity looks really good! Which vermouth amaro do you recomend. I do like Cocchi's Teatro.
12th December 2025 at 01:40
Yeah same. Not that I’ve tried many others. Dopo Teatro is amazing! Regular sweet vermouth also works.