Boozy & Honest

Question 1

Wake Up Call

Answer 1

Russell’s 6 Year Rye, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength, Punt e Mes, Fraise de Bois, Martini & Rossi Fiero

Manhattan riff - rye spices with nice strawberry notes, slight bitter orange peel - still a dry drink in spite of strawberry

Question 2

Persona

Answer 2

Arette Reposado, Mugí Hokka Shochu, Nixta Elote, Galliano Ristretto, cinnamon syrup, Bitteemens Mole Bitters

Old Fashioned riff with repo - cocoa, coffee, and corn flavors - vegetal and tequila-forward

Question 3

Banished Memory

Answer 3

Mars Iwai Whisky, Beniotome Shochu, Cynar, sesame orgeat, saline

Japanese whisky OF - get some nice sesame notes, Cynar adds bitter throughline - rich but light

Question 4

Man After Midnight

Answer 4

Old Forester 100 Bourbon, Smith & Cross Rum, Nux Alpina Walnut, Giffard Banana, maple syrup, Bitter Truth aromatic bitters, saline

Spiced banana nut OF (I love this one) - not overly sweet but does have that decadence

Question 5

Bayonet

Answer 5

Hine Cognac, Calvados, Blume Marillen Apricot EDV, Cynar, Cocchi VDT

Vieux Carre riff - slightly fruity, bitter, nice apple toward the end - cognac & Calvados play well together

Question 6

Wall of Sound

Answer 6

Johnny Drum Bourbon, Bowmore 12yr Single Malt Scotch, Rum Fire, Kalani Coconut, cane, Bittermens Tiki Bitters

Vaguely tropical Sazerac riff - coconut & funky rum & whiskey work well together