sorcerer's apprentice

2 oz Blended Scotch (Famous Grouse Smoky Black)
1/2 oz Oloroso Sherry (Lustau)
1/2 oz Nocino (Russo)
2 dash DeGroff's Pimento Bitters

Stir with ice, strain into a double old fashioned glass with ice, and garnish with an orange twist.Two Saturdays ago, I found an online set of recipe flashcards for Polite Provisions in San Diego, and I landed on the Sorcerer's Apprentice that reminded me of the Juglans Regia with the Scotch, sherry, and walnut liqueur combination. Eater in 2015 attributed this cocktail to bartender Aaron Zieske in an article about Christmas drinks across San Diego. In the glass, the Sorcerer's Apprentice welcomed the nose with an orange and nutty bouquet. Next, a semi-dry grape sip conjured up Scotch, raisin, and walnut flavors on the swallow with an allspice finish.