Bow Tie

This Japan-inspired drink came to be when I combined a little Nikka barrel strength whisky with the exceptionally fragrant Roku gin, and gave it a healthy dash of Kahlúa to round it off. The result surprised me so much that I had to share it.

The first thing that hits you is the botanical fragrance of the gin, followed by the earthy notes from the whisky. The tastes then moves back from the ground up, but with an exceptionally rounded taste that tops off this sipper and keeps you from loosing your cool. I enjoy it neat, but feel free to add ice for a more polished serve.