"Basically, this drink is a Rusty Nail meets a perfect manhattan. The base whisky is Cardhu 12-Year, a malty and light Scotch that's one of the main single malts blended in Johnny Walker Black. Drambuie adds honey and spice notes, while the Dolin dry vermouth helps the spirit and liqueur play together without over-sweetening. A dash of Angostura bitters adds depth as well as a little nutmeg, clove spice. Squeeze lemon zest to add a little brightness to an otherwise dark, stiff, bittersweet cocktail. Watch your step after a couple." —Brendan Murphy, The Brixton, Washington, D.C.

Mind the Gap

2 oz Cardhu 12-year-old Scotch Whisky

1/2 oz Drambuie

1/2 oz Dolin dry vermouth

1 dash Angostura bitters

Lemon peel

Build in old-fashioned glass. Zest and squeeze lemon peel. Add ice and stir.

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