Recipe

• 1 part Scotch whisky

• 1 part amaretto

Pour into a small glass with lots of ice.

Quite well-balanced and drinkable. The edges of the whisky are softened, and the sickliness of the liqueur is toned down. The subtler tastes of the whisky are definitely killed, but the pleasant taste and strong alcohol of the whisky still come through, and the gorgeous marzipan taste of the amaretto is a wonderful twist.

Good booze makes good cocktails, but this recipe might disappoint anyone who wants to savour the ingredients. I used Famous Grouse and Disaronno, and I wouldn't suggest anything fancier than those.