The Asian-ness

1 1⁄2 oz Japanese Whisky, Yamazaki
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄4 oz Cynar
1 ds Lemon bitters, Bitter Truth Lemon
Instructions

Combine all ingredients and stir, strain into a coupe

Cocktail summary
Created by
TJ Vytlacil, Blood & Sand
Year
2011
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author's original creation
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  • Tasty boozy drink. I subbed Hibiki for the Yamazaki. Finished with Rosemary/Honey mist. Nice work.
  • Whiskey- bitter, herbal
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Comments

Used Akashi, Meletti instead of Campari, and grapefruit instead of lemon bitters. The liqueurs support the whisky beautifully. 

Curated this slightly - corrected the bitters to 1 dash which I'd imagine is correct. Thanks,  Zachary