Post #758139 by AdOrAdam on Sat, Jan 30, 2016 1:26 PM

Ever read something on here, realise you could have contributed something non tiki?

Following Hiltiki's lead: Over the winter I've been drinking less rum but have been exploring the brown bittered stirred category. Here are my recent purchases:

Punt e Mes
Cocchi vermouth del Torino
Razamotti
Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters
Cynar

• Punt e Mes isn't all that vermouth like, it's more amaro like - don't fear it, try it!
• Cocchi vermouth del Torino is a sublime vermouth but doesnt stand up to whisky like other vermouths do.
• Razamotti - disgusting stuff, lucky I only brought 2 minis!
• Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters - great in a Boulevardier or imitating the Conference cocktail at home. recommended :)

Hiltiki, I quite like the Cynar. I wasn't such a fan of the Little Italy (a little too cloying) but the Cynar Toronto is good. I was quite surprised that when you stir it down the majority of the bitter edge goes & it ends up being quite rich & flavoursome. Please send some suggestions my way if you have some!