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John CARR
17th November 2025 at 14:37
A Rob Roy taken in the direction of a Bobby Burns. Surprisingly drier and lighter than expected, in a good way. Very approachable and pleasant drinking. Would go very nicely with some Scottish shortbread.
17th March 2025 at 18:07
I made an ‘Irish Tartan’ using Irish Mist Liqueur and Irish Whiskey. I upped the Whiskey (standard Jameson’s) to 60 ml to give it a bit more punch…
21st March at 02:01
Solid concept. I had the bad idea of trying it out with Drumshanbo Irish whiskey, which really didn't work out, but with the right base I'm sure it would have been quite good. Drumshanbo just has this weird off-note in the mid-palate that comes through just about anything. Shame, because their gin is really nice.
12th March 2025 at 00:30
Made as per directions and I really like. May swap out rye for the scotch, understanding this becomes a very different cocktail. But my friends who like black Manhattans, but don’t like scotch, may dig.
26th February 2024 at 12:23
Great cocktail. Made with Glenmorangie 10 and Cocchi Storico. I found it well balanced, with all the flavors able to shine through. I would highly recommend sticking with a lighter profile Scotch here, as a more assertive style would dominate and mask the other ingredients.
29th December 2023 at 09:24
Very nice. Edges towards a tad sweet then swerved to a bitter finish. A multitude of complex flavours but approachable.
13th September 2023 at 07:44
Formidable balance. An Impressive bouquet, which is in my neck of the woods (palate). I wouldn't discuss substitute ingredients, since it's excellent as is. Definitely on our fall menu with slightly salted & spiced pistachios.
11th March 2023 at 02:34
Awesome cocktail. Was out of Ramazzotti so I used Meletti /Averna 50/50 and Monkey Shoulder Original with excellent results.
9th June 2023 at 18:09
I did something similar I suppose. Used Lucano instead of Ramazotti. Also used 2:1 Monkey Shoulder to Edradour 10. Vermut Lustau for the vermouth. Quite nice.