Penicillin

Born in the early 2000s at Milk & Honey, the Penicillin became the modern template for the "new classic" — smoky, bright, and quietly restorative.

We keep the soul of the original but shift the center of gravity northward, building ours around Torabhaig Batch Strength — a young Isle of Skye whisky with maritime smoke, pepper, and enough raw character to stand up to the drink's bright acidity and spice.

Fresh lemon and two forms of ginger bring heat and lift, while a rich honey syrup softens the sharper edges without dulling them.

A final atomized veil of Lagavulin 16 settles across the top — not mixed in, simply hovering above the glass like fireplace smoke caught in winter air.

It's equal parts comfort and tension. The sort of cocktail that feels medicinal in the way old remedies sometimes did: strong, smoky, and suspiciously effective.