The comments here are interesting. I substituted the Punt e Mes with Cocchi Torino and little helpings of Ango and Campari and it was surprisingly balanced! Though I will say that the cherry liqueur got a little lost.

Interesting comment. I actually found this to be more rowdy (though not necessarily in a bad way) compared to the Trinidad Sour. I feel like the baking spice aspects of the Ango really tone it down, whereas the bitterness was slightly amplified thanks to the smokier and more savoury aspects of the Mezcal. I still do prefer the Trinidad Sour, as a result.

Considering my first experience with Mezcal, I surprisingly liked this! Not going to replace my 2:1 Gin Martini anytime soon, but pretty nice. So far, my favourite variation on the Obituary, although I have a feeling that should I get my hands on a Creme de Violette, The Atty cocktail will be my favourite.

My first drink with Mezcal ever, specifically the Del Maguey San Luis del Rio (NOT VIDA). Unfortunately not for me. I felt that the Mezcal was just too overwhelmingly industrial in the drink and the falernum went missing. Is this normal when having Mezcal for the first time?