The Old Fashioned is my favorite drink. It introduced me to whiskey and mixology plus it’s simple and versatile. I think it’s easy to judge if a bar has good cocktails based solely on their Old Fashioned. What are your opinions, favorite variations, etc?

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    1 year ago

    I prefer a Sazerac, but I’m not big on whiskey to begin with. I do like using the Old Fashioned format when trying new spirits though

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      1 year ago

      It’s definitely a good format for keeping a cocktail spirit forward. I also really like making mezcal old fashioneds from time to time. It’s a great way to bring out what a new spirit is best suited for.

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    1 year ago

    I really like a good Old Fashioned. Most of the bars I’ve tried around here are terrible at making them though.

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    1 year ago

    A bar with luxardo cherries is worth frequenting.

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    1 year ago

    I’m surprised no Wisconsonites have piped up in this discussion…the local WI version version is quite a different beast than the standard OF. (Pretty undrinkable in my opinion, but hugely popular here!)

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    1 year ago

    I’m in agreement with you, it’s my go-to as well. I make mine with maple syrup rather than simple syrup (I guess that’s the Canadian in me) but whenever I go out, I’ll order an old fashioned regardless of how it’s made. I like the taste of whiskey anyway, but I prefer to drink it with other flavours unless it’s a high end bottle, and the old fashioned is the best whiskey cocktail I’ve tried thus far

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        Absolutely. Whiskey and maple syrup just go so well together. There’s no better flavour to add to whiskey than maple, imo

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          1 year ago

          More than the rye, coffee, or cinnamon, the maple syrup is really what puts a Churchill’s Breakfast over the edge for me.

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      1 year ago

      What’s your ratio for using maple instead of simple? Is it the same amount of maple as simple or do you adjust?

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        1 year ago

        I do maple quite often and I use it straight from the bottle same as simple syrup.

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    1 year ago

    Wisconsin Old Fashioneds (brandy instead of bourbon) are superior. Fight me.

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      1 year ago

      I would agree if they didn’t load them up with a fruit salad lol.

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    When it’s good, it’s great. When it’s bad it’s undrinkable.

    I have to really trust a bar to order an old fashioned.

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    1 year ago

    I actually went to a supper club and ordered an old fashioned last year, just to keep the tradition alive a little longer.

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    I’m guessing I haven’t gotten a good one. My impressions so far is that they range from slightly better to significantly worse than just drinking the Burbon directly.

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      I think maybe you just don’t like bourbon then? But hey, it’s not for everyone. I particularly enjoy whisky, so that’s likely why I enjoy an old fashioned more than other drinks.

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    It’s my go-to and I judge the quality of the bar on their ability to make a good one. In my city I have a small list of places I go nearly weekly and that’s all I order. My wife enjoys trying a bunch of different things so we make sure it’s all quality, all the time.