1 1⁄2 oz Scotch
3⁄4 oz Oloroso sherry
3⁄4 oz Bigallet China-China
Instructions

Stir, strain, up.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Year
2013
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author's original creation
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Comments

Quite good and simple. I used Laphroaig 10 yr. The oxidized woodiness of the the dry oloroso sherry bridges the peat essence of the Scotch to the orange bitter and sweet flavors of the amaro. Varying the Bigallet vs. the Scotch could easily balance this cocktail toward individual tastes.