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John CARR
Canberra-based osteopath and relatively newly-initiated cocktail enthusiast. Loving this website, exploring new flavours and tastes. I also love the history, culture... Canberra-based osteopath and relatively newly-initiated cocktail enthusiast. Loving this website, exploring new flavours and tastes. I also love the history, culture and ever evolving traditions and heritage.
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Chartreuse Green
Gin
Peated malt whisky
Gin
Vermouth amaro (Car.)
Americano bianco
Blanc quinquina/kina
Rye whiskey 50% abv
Rye whiskey 45% abv
Gin
Moe Handsa Sour rowanberry vodka
Triple sec
Gin
Unknown Ingredient
Orange bitters
1930s Glamour Collection
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Winter Solstice 2025 Collection
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John’s Party Collection
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John CARR
Laphraoig 10 and monkey shoulder. Seriously if you have the ingredients, try this! Glorious rich malt and peaty scotch goodness. No oranges to hand so a tiny dash of orange bitters over the top served nicely.
I think choice of spirit is important here not to clash with the Cherry or absinthe. I had Bulleit rye bumped to 40, split bourbon between wild Turkey 101 and WR double oak. The latter in particular I think didn’t sit well with the Cherry Heering - too much tannin. Interested to retry with Rittenhouse. Improved as it warmed a little.
Note to self that a good stir can make such a difference. With a VSOP cognac and nice port the dilution can provide the essential space for the complex of flavours to come out and play on the tongue. And love how the sugar syrup provides not only mouthfeel but also amplifies the astringent and aromatic characters.
Glad you like it! Skit show from about 20 years ago!