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Bill Lennox
United Kingdom
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Cherry brandy
Scotch whisky
Pear liqueur
Chocolate bitters
Palo cortado sherry
Bourbon whiskey
Peated malt whisky
Amaro (e.g. Montenegro)
Coffee liqueur
Chocolate bitters
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Bill Lennox
Spirit led - you think you're drinking cognac, then the subtle sweetness, herbs and bitterness slide in to give a satisfying richness. I like it a lot.
The mezcal - cynar combination works brilliantly; with their smokey, vegetal notes supporting the fruity and herbal elements of the other ingredients. This is a mezcal riff with real body and depth.
Absolutely superb. Tasted this against bourbon and Scotch (piper plane anyone?) versions. Rye was the clear winner, adding interest whilst remaining very well balanced. Top 10 easily.
I made the Takumi Watanabe version with fresh raspberry syrup. It is superb: light and fruity, but with lots of complexity. The whiskey and vermouth integrate well with the fruit juices to give a really interesting fresh drink.