Steven

Cointreau is smoooooth and loaded with orange. But you can almost taste the sugar crystals forming on your tongue. It is still the standard and for good reason. The Tropical Dry on the other hand still packs that orange punch but there is something else there that just makes it more intriguing. It is also a whole level of less sweet and has a bite and kick from being Rum based rather than Brandy - Need both rather than a substitute.

Used an Indian 7yr old oak casked rum and Beesou honey liqueur.
Quite a taste rush but a big hit of Toblerone chocolate in a glass

Picked up a couple of bottles of Old Monk 7yr Blended rum in Shimla India (oak casked and a definite vanilla taste) for a mere £4.50 a bottle coming in at 42.8% and a nice bite to them!
What better drink to make with them than a West of India. A bit sweet so may switch the cream for a dry sherry and make it an even 3/4 for the first 4 ingredients but very tasty and definitely on the return list.

I was very lucky to have one of these made for me by Simon. I have made the simple Grasshopper at home, which is a bit one dimensional; this is a big step up in depth and nicely balanced. Looking forward to trying one out myself.

I recently had one of these made by Simon too (on the 28th ) - intend to make one for myself tonight.

It was outstanding.

Used a rather good Distillery Jameson's (need to buy some more!) and Giffords Creme de Menthe. A bit sweet might try again with a cut back on the sugar syrup but the soda water does help dial it back and gives it a bit of fizz.
Happy Saint Paddies

I do love Bergamot Liqueur and find it an interesting swap for Cointreau when you want the Orange but with more herby and bitter notes.
This is exactly what this drink provides. Provided that mouth cleansing bite for a first drink.

I am in no position to dispute your assertion, having never tried Kryo, but I find the claim that it is superior to all American rye whiskeys both bold and intriguing. What makes it so great, if I may ask?

a taste test with my son and myself - but tastes are personal.

I went with the recipe if not the ingredients:
Kyro Finnish Rye
Antica Formula Carpano
Jade 1901 Absinthe
Peychards

A good stir and perfect,

I do love a good Mai Tai so this intrigued me.
Used a Kryo Finnish Rye Whisky (this is an excellent and personally superior alternative to American Rye's).
I was surprised how long it took for the rye to kick in - a really balanced and smooth drink.
A really good whisky alternative to a Mai Tai.

I could have sworn I had a bottle of Drambuie but evidently not.
So A bottle of Grand Marnier and a teaspoon of honey had to substitute.

Definitely going to have to add a bottle of Drambuie and retry this .