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Really lovely. We wonder if there may be too much cooling and ice going on in the preparation. For us, it's a winter warmer in front of an open fire. So we didn't cool the glass and, in stirring, kept the ice to the bare minimum.

I used Jameson and Duque de Alba, so my brandy took over my weak whiskey. On the positive side, brandy and Peychaud's go along nicely. So I guess this cocktail works with the right choice of spirits.

Had again after 5 years. Used A de Fussigny Superieur Cognac and Bushmills Irish Whiskey. It was OUTSTANDING.

The recipe as is is well balanced, complex sipper.

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.

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!

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.