Islay Dawn
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I liked the ingredient combination on offer with this recipe, but on paper, it looked too sweet (and indeed I thought it was when I mixed one up over the weekend). Searched online and found an alternate build at https://www.organicspamagazine.com/islay-dawn-a-scotch-cocktail/, same bar but different attribution (Ethan Kelley). That one is:
2 ounces Ardbeg 10-year Single Malt
1 ounce Mathilde Poire liqueur
1/2 ounce honey syrup (1:1)
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
This one was better balanced, but riding right up to the line of sweetness for me. I could see using 3/4 oz lemon depending on my mood. I tried it with both Ardbeg 10 and Laphroiag 10, and had a very slight preference for the Ardbeg, though the difference was pretty minimal.
Curated from 1/2 to 1/4 oz simple as per reference.