What’s the best bourbon for an old fashioned cocktail? It’s a question as old as time — well… at least it feels like one. And important, too. The quality of bourbon swings drastically — the taste even ...

These experts believe the whiskey is the most important element in this iconic cocktail. Dylan Ettinger is a Los Angeles-based writer specializing in spirits, cocktails, and coffee with hands-on ...

Classic Old Fashioned cocktail on a wooden table - MrSTAR01/Shutterstock The old fashioned is all about balance and dilution. Made correctly, this classic cocktail showcases the subtle yet effective ...

Few cocktails embody the essence of bourbon like the old fashioned. A simple yet elegant mix of whiskey, sugar, bitters and citrus, the drink has stood the test of time, evolving with the ever-growing ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. It’s ...

Truth be told, I could enjoy an old-fashioned (and all its many iterations) all-year round. Still, there's something to be said about how much more delicious the classic cocktail is when the temps dip ...

Cinnamon is the perfect warming addition to a classic Old Fashioned. Combine bourbon and cinnamon syrup in a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ...

Graham Steinberg has a passion for good food and drinks. He has been a devoted Eater reader for over a decade and loves to eat and drink his way through his current home in D.C. Bourbon or rye, a ...

The old fashioned is about as straightforward as cocktails come. Spirit, sugar, bitters and a twist. That’s it. No bells, no whistles—just a glass of something strong, stirred until it’s just right.

This bourbon is affordable, strong, and flavorful. Bartenders agree: Bulleit Bourbon strikes the ideal balance for an Old-Fashioned. Its spicy rye-forward notes plus oak sweetness make cocktails pop.