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I've enjoyed Negronis for a few years, but I'm not a big fan of gin, so this is an amazing alternative. I've tried bourbon and Irish whiskeys for this and both are a very nice option. I think Tullamore DEW has been my favorite so far though.
I've tweaked this with Irish Whiskey (Tullamore DEW specifically) in place of the scotch (I previously used Lagavulin) and a honey whiskey in place of the regular bourbon. Both versions are great, but the way I've done it dials back the smokiness of the Lagavulin which in my opinion almost took over the drink.