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I used Ardbeg. I asked Me H. if he could guess what I had used - I thought he might say Mezcal but he got it right..and proclaimed this to be "more than excellent!" Full marks all round Mr Difford.

Delicious. I used quality maple syrup instead of agave as it's all I had (we're Canadian), and it was a hit. Maybe a touch sweet, but honestly I drank it back quick and wanted more. Love the name too!

Sounds lovely. Nit-picking: You have said "with like a wisp of Islay smoke" yet you use Torabhaig. Torabhaig is an Isle Of Skye whisky, not Islay.

We go with Lagavulin. The Agave measure is spot on for us. Another beautifully poised cocktail...perhaps you're a Libran Simon.

I upped the whisky to 10ml; much preferred it.

We don't always like drinks quite as sweet as Simon does, and I like to rely on the sweetness from the liqueurs, fortified wines and fruit juices present in most cocktails. For this drink I replaced the agave with dry curacao, which made it even more margarita-like. I sometimes replace 25% of the tequila in margaritas with a smoky mezcal, and this is a nice variation using scotch (I used Compass Box Peat Monster). Interesting contrast to my Roberto Roy cocktail. Great cocktail name, too!

Gorgeous. I didn’t have peated whisky so used 2 drops of smoke flavouring. Dialled down the line a little too, but that’s my personal preference.

I used Ardbeg Uigeadail and El Jimador Reposado. It was extra delicious. Definitely to make over and over again. All I love: tequila and Islay whisky!

Exceptional! Well done Mr. Difford.

Wonderful. A nice smoky version of a margarita. Perfect before dinner with cheese.

Swapped out the 1/2 shot Port Charlotte for an 1/8 shot Octomore (both Bruichladdie - the Octomore takes the Port Charlotte Peat and super sizes it!) I think the resulting smokiness and edge gives it a real kick

I'd halve the syrup