A local gin producer here in Nz has a version of this called Sydenham Sunset which replaces the Heering with Sloe gin…. It’s delicious…..

Really well balanced; the smokiness of the mezcal just snakes through the cocktail beautifully.

I have to battle my antipathy towards cognac; which just tastes like bottled gout to me….. but the almost homeopathic amount here combined with my love of benedictine triumphs…I think it needs to settle in the glass a bit, it struck me as a real slow sipper

As other commentators noted, a really interesting mix of bitter and sour but with some depth from the Montenegro and bourbon…. It’s also a lovely colour; perfect for a NZ autumn