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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
27th July at 14:12
Haven’t tried the Mattei, but Bonal is VERY intensely herbal and bitter with some sweetness - the colour is rather muddy (if that’s important to you) - it will as a lot of depth but I don’t use it that frequently myself as I suspect it has something like mugwort in there which I find too drying for me, but that’s personal preference. I really like L’aero d’or - it’s intended to mimic Kina Lillet and can be subbed for it, which Bonal is not (it’s older). It’s not as complex but the intensity and sweetness, orange liqueurs and definite vinous notes are all in its favour. I also think it’s more versatile as a Kina Lillet sub if that’s what you’re looking for. For vespers I just Cocchi Americano myself, and corpse reviver no, 2 Lillet Blanc. But ask brislawn and he’ll prob contradict everything I just said 😂!
27th July at 14:54
Thank you! I'm more likely coming in from the Barney/ Ben Barnato (or 20th Century? (suggests Tempus Fugit on the L'Aero d'Or page review)) end rather than the Vesper end of matching cocktails. I need a very well-stocked bar and a head-to-head ...
John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
27th July at 15:31
The mattei sounds amazing tho. Not available at my location gah!
John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
27th July at 15:16
Haha don't we all! It’s fun to build up a bar over time! For Barney barnato and 20th Century I think you’ll find Tempus fugit very delicious. It matches well with the apricot liqueur and white creme de cacao respectively. Do you have the de kuyper one? It’s mind blowing.