Since the Old Fashioned is essentially just alcohol, sugar, bitters and ice, the whisky matters. A lot. The entire depth of flavour will be greatly impacted by your choice of rye whisky or bourbon.

the Bulleit Rye Old Fashioned has lots of cherries with clove and nutmeg. While the citrus is relegated to the passenger seat and the whiskey steers the ship, the alcohol burn is almost imperceptible.

I also didn’t include any flavored whiskeys, but the Journeyman Distillery Pit-Spitter Cherry Flavored Whiskey is one to look for, and makes a great Old Fashioned that’s reminiscent of dark ...

Bourbon or rye, a sugar cube, and bitters. It’s a simple drink that focuses on highlighting its base and is a great way to ...