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Whiskey · COCKTAIL GUIDE

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A sip begins with strong, spicy and orange across a lean, light body. The drink is decidedly spirit-forward and better for deliberate sipping.

StrongSpicyOrange
APPROX. ABV
29%
STRENGTH
5/5
DRINKABILITY
2/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength5
Body2
Drinkability2
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

20 ml Modifier

Aromatic bitters

Method
Stir with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
Citrus or fruit garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Steak
02Dark chocolate

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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