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Careful with the absinthe…I did a light wash, poured any remaining out, and I feel it still overpowered my drink…maybe I needed a higher proof rum that the Barbados rum I used. Much easier drinking though that expected…might up the peated scotch next time!

Been almost four years since I first made this. Today, second time ever having it... Kitchen sink version, but so good... 1:1 El Dorado 8 to Ango 7, 1:1 Amaro Sfumato to Cardamaro... 'cigar' flavors still in play. Delicious.

I found the Bene a bit too forward (and Cynar a bit too hidden). I took 5 ml of the former and gave to the latter instead (and added another dash of Ango), and I find it better fits my boozy/dry leaning tastes.

Have looked at this many times and went on to try another. To be honest, the description frightened me as I am not a smoker or a fan of cigars.
Decided to try on a lark. What a surprise. It does have a smell of tobacco and the combination of ingredients do give a flavour of tobacco.
Really liked it. It is a bit sweet, but perfect for a nightcap.

Enjoying this over a big rock. I used Smith & Cross and it really pops in this drink. A bit sweet, but perfect for the end of the night. Next time I'll split the base between S&C and something a bit more restrained.

On heavy rotation at the moment. Brilliant cocktail. Feels like the rum can only be Cuban! Bowmore for the Islay flourish. A touch more BeneDOM for the extra sweetness and complexity.

Pretty good, used a Kilchoman Sanaig for the scotch will try with something peatier next time.

I've tried this with the D.O.M. and Drambuie and both are very good. I didn't have either tonight so I tried it with a coffee liqueur, and I think I actually prefer it like this. Perhaps less cigar, more aromatic/complex coffee? Either way, worth a try.