Few whisky cocktails are as timeless as the Old Fashioned.
Simple and spirit-forward, this classic cocktail lets the whisky take centre stage. Our version uses Backwoods Rye Whisky matured in Shiraz Barrels, balanced with a touch of sugar and aromatic bitters, then finished with orange.
Ingredients
- 60ml Backwoods Rye Whisky, Shiraz Barrels
- 10ml sugar syrup
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
- Orange peel, to garnish
Method
- Add the whisky, sugar syrup and bitters to a mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for around 20 seconds.
- Taste as you go and continue stirring until you're happy with the level of dilution.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a thin slice of orange peel.
The secret to a good Old Fashioned
There's nowhere for the whisky to hide in an Old Fashioned, which is exactly why it's such a good drink for showcasing a great spirit.
Our Rye Whisky, Shiraz Barrels brings extra richness and depth to the classic cocktail, with the Australian Shiraz cask adding another layer of character.
The key is dilution. Don't rush the stirring — taste the cocktail as you go and stop when the whisky, sweetness and bitters are in balance.
Make it with Backwoods
This cocktail is made with Backwoods Rye Whisky, Shiraz Barrels, our Australian rye whisky matured in Australian Shiraz barrels.