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Made this with Dolin blanc vermouth and subbed triple sec for curaçao. Complexity from the scotch balances against dry citrus on the palate with a wry aftertaste (could be influenced by Dolin's herbal notes). Would favour as a palate cleanser or a refresher/apéritif for a hot summer afternoon.
Not at all what I expected, in a good way. Light, refreshing, clean and you might struggle to identify it as a scotch cocktail. Almost the scotch cocktail for those who dislike scotch!
Was out of orange curaçao so substituted triple sec. Sweetened the flavor profile a bit, resulted in a very enjoyable cocktail. Smoky, sweet with a hint of sour at the end.
This is a great cocktail. If you are looking for a strong smoky whisky cocktail, this may not be your cocktail. The dry curacao tempers the smoky flavour of the whisky. Found it very pleasing and sophisticated. Perfect for before dinner.