This is a mix of sweet and spicy on my palate. It has a warmth imparted from the herbal liqueur (I used Luxardo Del Santo), a little tang from the Triple Sec, some notes of spice from the bitters, and a sweet base from the cognac. It's got a lot going on with the feel and maybe too much for some, but it grew on me nicely. Would be the perfect drink in the midst of winter, by a roaring fire, in my imaginary country estate.
I used Jägermeister Orange instead of Triple Sec and I instinctively stirred the drink before realising it should be shaken. Bearing that in mind, it had a nice orange-chartreuse flavour which sounds obvious. The cognac is a perfect base spirit.
It’s a strong drink but flavourful.
Not bad but not my favourite - I can't fault it too much since I like all of the ingredients. It's a bit too sweet (though I definitely feel the distinct warming sensation of the Chartreuse)
I like this, I think it's too sweet but it is balanced out a little by the herbal chartreuse and how strong it is. I think adding a little cherry liquor (maraschino, herring etc) would work to balance it more.