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Rusty Nail

You’ll notice sweet, herbal and strong. What follows is a lean, light body with a decidedly spirit-forward centre. The finish makes more sense for slow tasting than for drinking quickly. The sweet character remains noticeable into the finish rather than disappearing after the first sip. If you want to compare it, look next at Oriental; for food, the catalogue starts with Smoked salmon and Nuts.

SweetHerbalStrong

APPROX. ABV: 30%
STRENGTH: 5/5
DRINKABILITY: 2/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4

Bitterness2

Sourness1

Strength5

Body2

Drinkability2

Fruity0

Herbal4

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

20 ml Modifier

Aromatic bitters

Method: Stir with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish: Classic garnish

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

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Smoked salmon

02Nuts

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

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