Created by bartender Fred Siggins of Black Pearl from Wine Republic’s craft spirits collection, this drink is named after American writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau but I can’t guarantee drinking it will make you any more cerebral. You may want to skip dessert for this (or have both, I won’t judge).

Henry Thoreau

60ml Michel Coucreur Intravaganza Single Malt Whisky

15ml Atzby Armadillo Cake Vermouth

10ml Dom Benedictine

fresh ice

Monte Carlo or chocolate biscuits

In a tall mixing glass, stir whisky, vermouth and benedictine. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a biscuit.