Generally, I really like Cognac and avoid Vodka cocktails - but in this case I far prefer the French Martini to the French Cocktail. Used Ferrand 1840.

Imagine your favorite selection from a box of fine chocolates.

I’m not usually partial to mixing rum with whiskeys or cognac, and unfortunately this did not prove to be one of the exceptions. Made it to use up homemade pineapple syrup after having the excellent East India No. 2.
However I found the Baker version of the East India House to be very good - thank you for the translation!

The coffee beans add a strong olfactory element as you sip it