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Purgatory a la Française
This Islay smoke-influenced drink makes for a great nightcap
Dave D.
24th April at 23:03
And yes, AMAZING!!! Used Ardbeg Wee Bestie and all other brands listed…but used 15th edition recipe, which the Islay is dominant …maybe why you cut it back a smidge here….and used an old fashioned glass as shown, chilled of course. But you can find every flavor in the drink with four of my top liquors …
17th June 2022 at 15:09
Used Alessio Chinato and Laphroaig 10... interesting dynamics and contrast; haven't tasted anything quite similar... Curiously, the Chartreuse is background player here?... Naturally, a rather herbal-forward flavor, with a rich, dark grape foundation... Gonna have to explore (even) more peat and herbal combos. (17 Jun 2022, 11:09a)
6th December 2021 at 17:35
Hmm, the 15th edition gives a wildly different spec for this drink. 30ml, 22.5, 22.5, 22.5, which gives a vastly different (stronger and inferior!) drink.
28th June 2021 at 02:02
First of all, this cocktail is AMAZING. Second of all, this picture is not correct. The cocktail is the same color as Punt E Mes. Seriously though, amazing cocktail. Also, I found one other reference to this cocktail and it was credited to Arthur Combe fyi
28th June 2021 at 07:12
It's an old image and needs replacing. Sadly, our quest to update photography was slowed by pandemic. I've added Arthur's name - credit where credit is due.