dmart90 said:
Bulleit is good in an old fashioned and is really available.
Bulleit Rye makes an even better one
Buffalo Trace works well
This is my go to cocktail
I have found that a good bourbon makes a great old fashioned and a great bourbon makes a good old fashioned. Don't use your expensive whiskey and definitely don't use rot gut.
My other advice:
- Drop the orange peel and use good cherries, either luxardo or homemade (amaretto cherries are pretty good in an old fashioned and over vanilla ice cream).
- Use a splash of club soda instead of regular water
- Vary your bitters to vary up the drink
- Infused whiskeys (i.e. 1 earl gray teabag in 1 cup of whiskey for a couple days) can make for an interesting variation
This is a great cocktail that can be fussed with easily and can teach you a lot about flavor profiles and mixology