Steven

Agreed. Though, I enjoyed it much more than a vesper.

I tried both with and without the vodka (ok… I made it without vodka, then had a sip, and then added the vodka), and I think you could make the case for either depending on how much you like peat. I also upped the peat to 1/4oz. I just assumed 1/6 was some sort of type-o, or perhaps an accommodation for someone with unfathomably short arms such that they could not hold their whiskey bottle to pour a sufficient amount.

I suppose if you don’t like peat then a little vodka and gin isn’t going to address that.

I also did not have the bitters (I swear every cocktail I look at calls for Difford’s daiquiri bitters!) but absolutely do not let that stop you. Fantastic cocktail.

Excellent indeed. I had to resort to a sweeter Madeira but I assume that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

A nice drink. I managed to keep my shirt on so I cannot say for certain how that affected the experience, but one supposed it made it more enjoyable for others.

I’d normally never say this, but I think this benefits from erring on the side of extra maraschino.

As always, try the Dammit Jimmy!