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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Forget politics on Saturday, June 14, with the celebration of National Old-Fashioned Day. The cocktail, of course. Considered by some to be the world’s first classic cocktail, the ...

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 ...

There isn’t a mixed drink with an American whiskey base more iconic than the Old Fashioned. Not only is it essentially the world’s first whiskey cocktail, but to this day it remains one of the most ...

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.

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.