Echoing others: my favourite sazerac. The balance of sweet, boozy, herbal and piquant is spot on. I went slightly scant on the sugar. The dilution is essential. Martell VSOP and Rittenhouse, bitter truth creole bitters.
Quite possibly the ideal Sazerac. More breadth, depth, and dynamic impact. And what a lovely, long finish that flames out with a fruity/spicy/dry aftertaste. I did use Cognac Leyrat VS and Old Overholt 114, neither of which would've been my go-to choice here. But, woof, did it turn out sublime.
This is far and away my absolute favorite sazerac. I was looking for a use for the gomme syrup I made just recently and this was an utterly spectacular use for it. This drink makes me enjoy a lot of things I don't normally enjoy, and I find that really remarkable.
Dangerously smooth! I used 114 proof rye and it's still mellow enough to drink easily. I don't think it's necessary to use a nicer Cognac like 1738, due to all the other ingredients imparting their own flavors. Drink it slow and enjoy.