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Kill or Cure

With Smoked meat, Kill or Cure has enough smoky, honey and citrus to hold its place beside food. It carries a lean, light body and feels firm and warming.

SmokyHoneyCitrus

APPROX. ABV: 25%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4

Bitterness0

Sourness4

Strength4

Body2

Drinkability4

Fruity2

Herbal1

Smoky4

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

20 ml Modifier

Aromatic bitters

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish: Citrus or fruit garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Smoked meat

02Cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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