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Penicillin

Rather than leading with sweetness, smoky, spicy and citrus. What follows is a lean, light body with a firm and warming centre. Compared with Sazerac, it leans more tart. Its finish keeps the whiskey base in view, even when the opening flavours feel more immediate. For context, its listed food matches begin with Smoked meat and Cheese, and its related-drink path leads to Sazerac.

SmokySpicyCitrus

APPROX. ABV: 21%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

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 twist or wheel

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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