Did a further riff on the maple syrup suggestions and split the base with half peated scotch and half bourbon. It was absolutely delicious with just a little smokiness coming through. A new favourite.
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I’m a really big fan of a regular Martinez, and of Cynar. But this hits me as much too thick, heavy and dense. I think I have a particular dislike of Angostura cocoa bitters though, so maybe I was never destined to like this odd tasting thing.