woolworth

1 oz Highland Scotch (Royal Brackla 12 Year)
1 oz Amontillado Sherry (Lustau)
1/2 oz Islay Scotch (Laphroaig 10 Year)
1/2 oz Benedictine
2 dash Orange Bitters (Regan's)

Stir with ice, strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with a lemon twist.Two Thursdays ago, I was on the Bartender's Choice app and spotted a Woolworth that was different from the Woolworth that I sourced from the PDT Cocktail Book. Their version was also attributed to John Deragon at PDT in Manhattan circa 2007 but it varied by Scotch and sherry calls such that it reminded me more of Rhianon Enlil's Neutral Ground than the book's version. Since Amontillado seemed like a better sherry choice than Manzanilla, I gave this variation a go. Once mixed, this version of the Woolworth rose to the senses with a lemon, nutty, and peat smoke bouquet. Next, grape and caramel notes on the sip gave way to smoky Scotch, nutty sherry, and herbal flavors on the swallow.