Whisky + Gin Cocktail!? "Magic Hour"
Magic Hour cocktail - An equal parts Japanese Whisky and Gin cocktail.
Exact specs: Kanosuke Single Malt and Komasa Gin.
Discovered this interesting equal parts cocktail while visiting Japan called 'Magic Hour'.
1.5 oz Japanese Whisky - Kanosuke Single Malt
1.5 oz Japanese Gin - Komasa
1 dash Orange bitters
Garnish Orange peel
Despite the ingredients, this cocktail was shaken and not stirred. The bartender mentioned that he wanted to introduce fine bubbles to make it easier, considering this is a very strong drink. The Kanosuke Single Malt is a light and fruity flavored whisky, while the Komasa is a very citrus forward gin. The cocktail was a surprisingly easy sip.
I've had a Death & Taxes before which uses equal parts Scotch/Gin, but that also included Punt E Mes and liqueur. Magic Hour is pretty much just the two spirits. This makes me curious to explore trying this with other whiskey and gin pairings? Is it worth exploring?