Stirred down and spirit-forward, so suited to late-night sipping. This cocktail has broader appeal when served on-the-rocks in an old-fashioned glass...
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!
I tried it with 0.5cl of Ardbeg Uigeadail and that worked great. It gave you the whispy flavours of smoke you'd expect without overpowering the rest of the ingredients.