A very tasty digestivo. Needed to make a double portion to put enough in the glass though.

Lots of apple on the nose; however, apple flavor gets lost in the drink (Used VSOP Calvados which might have been the reason). Rouge Vermouth very prevalent upfront. Agree with others that it needs a little "something else" to set it apart.

This is good, but not great. I too thought this would be something special based on the ingredients and proportions, but the calvados and sweet vermouth kind of work together to give this a "boozy" apple cider kind of back note, while the rest is a slightly harsher kind of alcohol presence in the sinuses that doesn't match up with the first part. It is a great autumnal flavor, that's for sure, but it's not one I think I'll be coming back to.

Didn’t love this as I had expected. I upped the cognac and added a dash of orange bitters rather than dump it out. Needs work.

Lovely, subbed in Courvoisier. Accompany with the magnificent Lullaby of Leaves (Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa-or by Ella, or Connie Evingson), Autumn Leaves, See You in September...

Delicious! Chose this as our Guy Fawkes cocktail. Very smooth, not too boozy tasting. Was a great aperitif on its own. (Barely fit in our coupe glasses).

Was feeling bold and substituted in Carpano Antica Formula. Delicious blend of apple notes with a touch of bitterness from the vermouth.

Great as an autumn aperitif. Wonderful with an aged cheese, hummus, or other strong flavoured snack.