Mike

I researched this a bit and discovered the original recipe calls for *sweet* oloroso or PX sherry. My understanding is that in the EU, “sweet oloroso”
is known as “oloroso dulce”.

This would considerably change the flavor profile of the drink.

Curious to know if you tried this again with thinner slices of cucumber?

Original Chris Hannah spec with OFTD rum, John Taylor falernum, Averna, green chartreuse, Ango orange bitters, Peychaud’s bitters. Wow. Really delicious, complex and layered flavors. A bit sweet? Perhaps, but I think it needs the sweetness to tame the heat from the OFTD and chartreuse. Not for the faint of heart, as it is quite punchy. But flavor for days. Highly recommended.

Excellent drink, just a touch on the sweeter than 6. (I’d say 5). In my view, does not need bitters as the Averna fills that spot very nicely.

Averna, Rittenhouse, Sandeman 10 year Tawny.