Whiskey Roundup - Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned saw a recent rise in popularity thanks to shows like Mad Men. It was a tradition of mine to watch the show every week and enjoy an Old Fashioned with friends. This week, the Whiskey

Whiskey Roundup - Old Fashioned

Roundup is all about the Old Fashioned.

It's true that an Old Fashioned never really goes out of style. It's simple and elegant and doesn't require a special occasion to enjoy. This is the most simple recipe. 

An Old-fashioned really never goes out of fashion. #Angosturabitters #houseofangosturanigeria#Oldfashioned#cocktails #recipe pic.twitter.com/Wj09TdaV6z

— Angostura House NG (@AngosturaNG) July 14, 2020

Since it's recent rise in popularity, bars have been putting their own spin on drink. Typically they'll use infused whiskies or syrups. Maple and cherry seem to be the most popular flavors I've come across, but I have also seen smoked Old Fashioneds and a variety of bitters being used like chocolate and  Peychaud's.

There are many ways to make an old fashioned, but this is my go to so far!
- 2 oz bourbon
- barspoon of maple syrup 🇨🇦
- 2 dashes of bitters
- stir and pour
- garnish with orange or lemon or both lol#oldfashioned pic.twitter.com/sGIDJ55PAB

— PorknCheese (@PorknCheese_) July 18, 2020

The first printed mention of the phrase "old fashioned cocktail" was in February 1880 int he Chicago Tribune. So I think black and white photography works well for the drink. Plus, it looks super classy. 

Black and white is SO #oldfashioned pic.twitter.com/ZWjbG54gQA

— Dylan Cole (@ThaRoyWonder) July 17, 2020

I never thought about using Wild Turkey 101 to make an Old Fashioned. I always thought the whiskey would be strong for the drink. But now that I see it, I'm thinking maybe stronger whiskey makes for bigger flavor. 

Who will you share your Wild Turkey with? It’s a big decision.#bourbon #wildturkeybourbon #kentuckybourbon #OldFashioned #cocktails #whiskey #cocktail #whiskeywednesday #orange #bitters #friendship 🥃 🥃 🦃 🇺🇲 pic.twitter.com/ivVt1QIUnL

— Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey UK (@WildTurkeyUK) July 15, 2020

Whiskey Roundup - Bourbon

Late to the punch again this week. It's almost time to be thinking about next week's roundup, and here I

am just getting out the words for this week's collection. This week, I am writing about whiskey that is uniquely American, bourbon. 

I agree with Dick. The Jim Beam Repeal Batch was great. Way more drinkable than the white label, lending it to being drinkable on it's own, outside of a mixed drink. I wrote a review about the Repeal Batch a while back. 

Dug this bottle out of the back of the cabinet tonight. Forgot I even had it. Similar to the white label. Thin and not much complexity. Still not bad though. I'd drink this over white label Beam any day. #bourbon pic.twitter.com/vAr5BAgxc1

— Dick (@NordenLizard) July 1, 2020

I would love to go sit down and help with this collection! This is the kind of whiskey collection that needs friends and good conversations. There are a few standouts and I would love to sink my teeth in to that Knob Creek and the Rare Breed! 

So, who wants to come help? #bourbon pic.twitter.com/PUGPqlosEw

— TheBigMike1983 (@thebigmike1983) July 3, 2020

Sometimes I think that every night is an Old Fashioned kind of night. It's a cocktail you can settle in with and enjoy a good book or share deep conversations with. Like most, I discovered this great cocktail while watching Mad Men, and it became my weekly tradition to have friends over to watch the new episode and pour a couple of Old Fashioneds.  

It feels like an old fashioned kind of night. Cheers all out there. I hope you’ve had a great day and have an even better night. #LoveYouAll #Bourbon #OldFashioned pic.twitter.com/esG0csmiOe

— Critical Poet (@CriticalPoet) July 4, 2020

The Willet Pot Still is a bourbon that honestly gets shit on a lot. It is a very polarizing bourbon. Is it the best bourbon out there? No. Is the worst bourbon on the market? Also no. Now, I don't have it in my current collection and I don't plan on running out to get a new bottle. If I found myself in a situation where this was the only bourbon option, I wouldn't turn my nose up at it. 

Dicided to give the Willet Pot Still another try. It has improved a little since I initially opened it up months ago. Still not great though. Heavy corn and ethanol taste to it. Just doesn't fit my taste profile. #bourbon pic.twitter.com/vwqtHGH09C

— Dick (@NordenLizard) June 28, 2020

Trying Out My Whiskey Cherries

A few weeks back, I set out to make some whiskey cherries. I combined everything and let the jar sit in the refrigerator until I deemed them ready to try. I wanted them to sit for at least two weeks to

Old Fashioned Cocktail with Homemade
Whiskey Cherries

really get some whiskey flavor. I let them sit and checked on the jar every few days. I'm not sure what I thought a visual inspection would bring, but I was curious and I wanted to check on my cherries!

When I finally decided to try them, I smelled the cherries, tasted the cherries, and made a cocktail with the cherries.

First the smell. The cherries and whiskey blended amazingly. The smell was amazing. It was like opening a cocktail in a jar.

Now the taste. The cherries absorbed so much whiskey flavor. I could have just eaten the cherries by themselves.

Last, the cocktail. I made an Old Fashioned because that's the most classic whiskey cocktail I could think of, and it was just what I wanted! My Old Fashioned recipe is below.



The Recipe:

The Tools:

• Old-Fashioned Glass
• Ice Sphere
• Jigger
• Muddler
• Jigger

The Ingredients:

• 2 Ounces Bourbon
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
• 1 Teaspoon Simple Syrup
• 2 Whiskey Cherries
• Orange Twist

The Method:

Building a delicious cocktail is something of an art form. The right ingredients have to go together in the right order. Otherwise, the cocktail will be good, but not great. That is the case with an Old Fashioned. You have to build the proper base to set up the rest of the cocktail.

To start, add your simple syrup, marraschino cherries, and both types of bitters. Using the muddler, muddle cherries by lightly pressing against the bottom of the glass. Once the cherries are muddled, add the ice. For the ice, I prefer to use one large piece of ice, like a sphere or large cube.

Using the small side of the jigger, pour 2 1 ounce shots of bourbon over the ice. Add the orange twist. Using the bar spoon, stir to combine.

Whiskey Roundup 12/22/19 to 12/28/19

As you may have guessed, last week was pretty busy with family visiting for the holidays. So, I decided to take the week off from the blog. This, week I'm back with a new Whiskey Roundup to start!

Every Saturday I go through Twitter with #whiskey and roundup my favorite whiskey articles!
These are may favorites for this week!


I got this same bottle for my birthday. I had always heard of the virtues of Japanese whiskey, but had never gone searching for it. Let me say, that it lives up to the hype!

Uh oh. Cracked this open.#whiskey pic.twitter.com/2qvSBPyFNS

— Rachel Veres🍁 (@RachelVeres) December 26, 2019

This might be the best news I've heard in a while. Whiskey sure is less filling than beer!

Ok guys and gals!!! Get ready for the good news, studies have shown that Drinking #Whiskey every night has multiple health benefits!!!!!🥃https://t.co/jxdb0UUA0v
Have at it you lucky little drunken monkeys!!! 🐒🐵🥃🎅#bourbon pic.twitter.com/eQ8HTsYXXt

— Michael (@mantle1956) December 26, 2019

The Sexton has become my favorite Irish whiskey. He's right, the bottle is pretty damn cool. What's even cooler is that their master distiller is a woman in a veritable boys club.

Picked this up tonight cause I thought my wife would like the weird bottle. Turns out the #whiskey inside was fucking great! Gonna be giving up beer for a while in the new year so this bottle ain't gonna last long! pic.twitter.com/QbYcX8KEzH

— WildeBeardReviews (@WildeBeard) December 27, 2019

I always like a good Old Fashioned. I had one in Brooklyn a few years ago that was maple infused. This time of year, the cranberry flavor would be great!

Bring some holiday cheer to #Whiskey Wednesday with this Christmas Old Fashioned!
3 ounces George Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky, or your favorite
1 oz Cranberry Simple Syrup
2 dashes Bourbon Bitters
3 ice cubes or 1 whiskey cube
Garnish with orange rind and cranberries pic.twitter.com/nSTwuf6zGt

— Uncharted Traveling (@jenny_travels) December 26, 2019

Cherry Old Fashioned

Cherry Old Fashioned

Everyone loves a good Old Fashioned Cocktail. And since the dawning of the age of Mad Men, the drink has been seen everywhere. Considering the flavors and ingredients in an Old Fashioned, I wanted to play around with the flavors and create a different version. The first one I came up with and liked, was the Cherry Old Fashioned.

The Recipe:

The Tools:

• Jigger
• Bar Spoon
• Muddler
• Old Fashioned or Cocktail Glass

The Ingredients:

• 2 ounces bourbon (I use Buffalo Trace)
• 1/2 ounce Cherry Liqueur
• 1 Teaspoon Simple Syrup
• 3 to 4 Maraschino Cherries
• 1 Teaspoon of the Maraschino Cherry Juice
• Ice Sphere
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters

The Method:

Cherry Old Fashioned Ingredients

In the Old Fashioned or cocktail glass, add the simple syrup, Angostura and orange bitters, Maraschino cherries, and Maraschino cherry juice. Using the muddler, mash the cherries to release the juices from the cherries and combine with the bitters. Add in the ice sphere. Add in 2 ounces of bourbon and 1/2 ounce of cherry liqueur. Stir to combine. Sit back and sip and enjoy!

I didn't use an orange twist in this recipe. That was intentional. The orange bitters have enough orange flavor to keep it true to the original cocktail recipe, while the addition of the cherry liqueur brings out the cherry flavor that was already there and compliments the Angostura bitters perfectly.

Slainte!

Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned Cocktail

After the simple Whiskey and Coke, I think it's safe to say that the first true whiskey cocktail everyone is introduced to is The Old Fashioned. The flavors of this classic cocktail are so smooth, they are approachable to just about anyone! The sweet from the simple syrup and the spice from the bitters complement each other perfectly. It's customize-able too! Add a little more simple syrup or a few more cherries and it's your perfect cocktail. This is my recipe!


The Recipe:

The Tools:

• Old-Fashioned Glass
• Ice Sphere
• Jigger
• Muddler
• Jigger

The Ingredients:

• 2 Ounces Bourbon
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
• 1 Teaspoon Simple Syrup
• 2 Marraschino Cherries
• Orange Twist

The Method:

Building a delicious cocktail is something of an art form. The right ingredients have to go together in the right order. Otherwise, the cocktail will be good, but not great. That is the case with an Old Fashioned. You have to build the proper base to set up the rest of the cocktail.

Ingredients for an Old Fashioned Cocktail

To start, add your simple syrup, marraschino cherries, and both types of bitters. Using the muddler, muddle cherries by lightly pressing against the bottom of the glass. Once the cherries are muddled, add the ice. For the ice, I prefer to use one large piece of ice, like a sphere or large cube.

Using the small side of the jigger, pour 2  ounce shots of bourbon over the ice. For this recipe, I'm using Buffalo Trace. Add the orange twist. Using the bar spoon, stir to combine.