Contents of my cabinet required that I try this with something only lightly peaty. It registered as the following, in order of occurrence: intriguing, delicious, odd as hell.
Much improved by a dash of campari and a dash of syrup from the maraschino cherries, at least to my tastes.
So much softer and more refreshing than I was expecting. Finally, a negroni(sh) that I can foist upon my negroni hating friends.
Might just be my taste but I think it benefits from a barspoon or so of syrup from the jar of maraschino cherries.