Out of necessity, I used 7 year old Havana Club and Lustau Vermut Roja with the Amer Picon. I also (gulp) used a sugar-free grenadine. This is a fine drink. Fruity and gently bitter-sweet with a firm smokiness from the aged rum. I might try and boost the rum element next time. I’d say this is also a crowd pleaser: I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t like it. It’s complex enough for the congnescenti, but unlikely to offend others. Very good indeed.