westpoint

1 1/2 oz Rye Whiskey (Old Overholt 86°)
1/2 oz Dark Jamaican Rum (Coruba)
3/4 oz Lemon Juice
3/4 oz Honey Syrup
2 dash Angostura Bitters

Shake with ice, strain into a double old fashioned glass with ice, and garnish with a lemon wedge (lemon twist). Two Mondays prior, I grabbed my copy of The Madrusan Cocktail Companion, and the Westpoint by Daniel Zacharczuk circa 2015 at Salt's Cure in Los Angeles spoke to me. For some reason, the structure quickly reminded me of the Sky Pilot despite that drink being an apple brandy and grenadine one without bitters but still with the dark rum as an accent. Searching the database, it is closer to the Lazy Bear though with lime and a different call of bitters. Once prepared, the Westpoint showcased lemon, honey, and whiskey aromas to the nose. Next, lemon, honey, and caramel notes on the sip marched into rye, funky rum, honey, and allspice flavors on the swallow.