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The Book of Kells
A Vieux Carré with more whiskey than cognac, and we're talking Irish whiskey rather than rye or bourbon
Olga María Gómez Henderson
22nd February at 20:51
It's very tasteful. Now, this drink is not for the faint of heart. Also, it's not for people that like sweets, though maybe it's because my rosso vermouth it's not very sweet.
9th September 2023 at 04:02
Used Teeling (“Spirit of Dublin”) rum-cask finish whiskey, Abecassis “Reve Bleu” XO cognac to stand up to the double dose of whiskey, Dolin rouge vermouth (not overly rich). Upped Benedictine to 1/4 oz (Difford specifies 1/3 oz for the Vieux Carre’ with just 3/4 oz of whiskey). Angostura and Bitter Truth Creole bitters. Didn’t understand the lime twist so garnished with dried blood orange wheel in an old-fashioned with a large ice cube. Great choice for UNESCO Literacy Day. Slainte mhaith!
9th September 2021 at 00:12
Great for aperitif or after dinner. Works well straight up and the flavours are enhanced. Totally surprised by this one, as I usually find cocktails with Benedictine can be sweet. Not this one perfect balance.